Scammers Target Lithuanian Residents, Stealing Nearly 24,500 Euros

Scammers operating in Lithuania have defrauded residents of Vilnius, Klaipėda, and Marijampolė, collectively losing nearly 24,500 euros. The incidents highlight a pattern of sophisticated phone and online fraud targeting unsuspecting individuals.

In Klaipėda, a woman born in 1968 reported losing 12,700 euros on Friday. She received a phone call from individuals claiming to be employees of a telecommunications company, a bank, and police officers. Speaking in Russian, they deceived her into divulging sensitive information, leading to the theft of her funds. A preliminary investigation into fraud has been launched.

Similarly, in Vilnius, a woman born in 1950 was targeted by fraudsters who also communicated in Russian. Posing as bank employees and police officers, they tricked her into transferring 11,500 euros. This case has prompted investigations into fraud and the impersonation of public officials.

The third incident occurred in Marijampolė, where a woman born in 1976 fell victim to an online shopping scam. After finding an online jewelry store on Facebook, she entered her personal and bank card details to purchase an item. Subsequently, approximately 298 euros were fraudulently withdrawn from her bank account. Police have initiated a preliminary investigation into this fraud case as well.