Patras: Scammers threatened to kill 91-year-old, stole 8,000 euros and jewelry

Scammers in Patras, Greece, have defrauded a 91-year-old woman of a significant sum of money and jewelry by employing a sophisticated and terrifying scheme. The elderly victim lost 8,000 euros in cash and jewels valued at 20,000 euros after being subjected to threats and manipulation.

The incident unfolded on Tuesday, August 18, when the perpetrators first contacted the woman by phone. They allegedly threatened to kill her if she did not gather all the money and valuables from her home. Shortly after, a second individual contacted her, posing as a police officer.

This second scammer convinced the woman that authorities were tracking a gang that preys on the elderly. He instructed her to collect her cash and jewelry and hand it over to the police for safekeeping. Believing the fabricated story, the 91-year-old followed their instructions precisely. She placed the 8,000 euros and 20,000 euros worth of jewelry into a bag and left it at a location specified by the fake officer.

The scammers then retrieved the bag and disappeared. The police have launched an investigation into the case and are actively seeking the individuals responsible for the elaborate fraud.