A well-orchestrated online scam, which in a few days brought in over 19 thousand euros, was unmasked by the Carabinieri of the Stazione di Valle di Maddaloni.
The protagonists of the story are a pair of computer scientists from Caserta, reported at large on charges of conspiracy to commit fraud.
According to the investigators' reconstruction, the two created a "mirror" site of a real online platform, specialized in the sale of spare parts for cars. Using this deceptive replica, they lured unsuspecting buyers, inducing them to pay sums of money for products that were never delivered. The payments, made in advance, were credited to prepaid cards registered to one of the two scammers.
The investigations, which began after numerous complaints filed by the victims, allowed the military to reconstruct the entire fraudulent activity. Through targeted inspections, analysis of video surveillance systems at post offices in various provinces of Campania and photographic recognition, the complex network of illicit operations emerged.
18 people defrauded in seven days
In just seven days in November 2024, the couple managed to cheat 18 people, taking advantage of their need to find used parts for their cars. Now, a 44-year-old man and his 35-year-old partner will have to answer to justice for the charges against them.
The Carabinieri investigations are continuing to verify whether there are other victims and to investigate any further illicit activities conducted by the couple.
In short
A well-orchestrated online scam, which in a few days brought in over 19 thousand euros, was unmasked by the Carabinieri of the Stazione di Valle di Maddaloni.
- The protagonists of the story are a pair of skilled computer scientists from the Caserta area, who were reported at large on charges of fraud in…
- According to investigators' reconstruction, the two created a "mirror" site of a real online platform, specialized in…
- Using this deceptive replica, they lured unsuspecting buyers into paying money for products that were never delivered.
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A well-orchestrated online scam, which in a few days brought in over 19 thousand euros, was unmasked by the Carabinieri of the Stazione di Valle di Maddaloni.
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The protagonists of the story are a pair of skilled computer scientists from the Caserta area, who were reported at large on charges of fraud in…
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According to investigators' reconstruction, the two created a "mirror" site of a real online platform specializing in the sale of car parts...
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