A 21-year-old man, resident in the province of Taranto, was reported at large to the Public Prosecutor's Office Avellino for aggravated fraud.
The man, with a similar criminal record, allegedly sent a text message to a PostePay cardholder in Montella, in the province of Avellino, informing him that an anomalous access had been registered on his current account.
In the message, the scammer urged the victim to immediately change their login credentials and password.
Immediately after, identifying himself as an employee of Poste Italiane, he telephoned the victim and, with a series of tricks and deceptions, convinced her to transfer 7.500 euros to another card.
The victim, realizing the scam too late, filed a complaint with the police.
The military investigations allowed them to trace the perpetrator of the scam, who was reported at large.
Tips to avoid scams
To avoid being a victim of scams, it is important to follow these tips:
Never give your login credentials to anyone, even if they are supposedly employees of a company or bank.
Do not respond to text messages or phone calls informing you of anomalous access to your bank accounts or credit cards.
If you have any doubts, contact the company or bank in question directly.
Install an updated antivirus on your computer and smartphone.
Be careful with links you receive via email or text message. Do not click on unknown links.
How to behave in case of a scam
In case of fraud, it is important:
Block your credit card or bank account immediately.
File a complaint with law enforcement.
Tell your bank or credit card company what happened.
If the scam was perpetrated online, you can contact the company or bank's customer service to ask about the procedures to follow to request a refund.
Article published on 16 December 2023 - 12:16
