Wanted to Invest in Cryptocurrency: 64-Year-Old Burgenlander Fell for Scammers
Der 64-Jährige wollte in Kryptowährung investieren, aber wurde Opfer eines Betrugs.
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A 64-year-old Burgenland resident wanted to invest in cryptocurrency but fell victim to a scammer. He is believed to have lost between 130,000 and 180,000 euros, according to the Burgenland State Police Directorate on Tuesday.
The man from the Oberwart district transferred several sums of money to a digital account between December 2024 and March, believing he was investing in cryptocurrency. He was contacted several times by a supposed investment employee who also persuaded him to use an app. However, through this app, the unknown individual had the ability to conduct transactions himself via screen sharing.
The victim was eventually alerted by his bank to a possible fraud - the fake investment employee was then no longer reachable. Investigations are still ongoing.
(APA/Red.)
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