Scammers Defraud Two Elderly Individuals of Over 13,000 Euros in Vilnius Region

Two elderly residents in the Vilnius region of Lithuania have fallen victim to sophisticated scams, collectively losing over 13,000 euros. The incidents, reported on June 27, highlight the persistent threat of fraud targeting vulnerable individuals.

In the first case, a man born in 1952 reported that on June 22, an unknown Russian-speaking woman called him. Posing as an employee of a telecommunications company, she convinced him to reveal his bank payment card details. The scammers then withdrew 5,600 euros in multiple transactions, in addition to the 700 euros he initially provided, resulting in a total loss of 8,300 euros.

The second victim, a woman born in 1947, was targeted on the same day. Unidentified individuals contacted her, impersonating tax inspectors. Through deception, they persuaded her to hand over 5,000 euros to an unknown person who subsequently arrived at her home. Police have initiated pre-trial investigations into both cases.