'Experts' took money for cryptocurrency investments, victim lost nearly 58 thousand euros

A 61-year-old man from Slavonski Brod, Croatia, has fallen victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam, losing over 57,800 euros. The man was reportedly seeking quick profits after finding an advertisement for cryptocurrency trading on social media.

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The police are conducting a criminal investigation to determine the identity of the perpetrators.

Over the past three months, unknown individuals posing as financial experts contacted the victim. Following their instructions, he transferred money multiple times to accounts provided by the scammers. The deception continued until early July when the fraudsters demanded an additional 15,000 euros, prompting the victim to suspect a scam and report the incident to the police.

The Brod-Posavina Police Department confirmed they are conducting a criminal investigation to identify the perpetrators. Authorities are using this case to reiterate warnings to the public about prevalent investment scams. Scammers often impersonate investment experts, promising high and rapid returns.

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The police have once again warned citizens about frequent investment scams in which perpetrators falsely present themselves as investment experts and promise quick and high profits.

Police also highlighted that these fraudsters frequently trick victims into installing malicious software, potentially granting them access to bank accounts. They urge citizens to be cautious of such schemes and to verify any investment opportunities thoroughly.

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The scammers often ask victims to install malicious programs, through which they can take over access to their bank accounts.