A swift operation by the Carabinieri of the San Salvatore Telesino station, coordinated by the Benevento Prosecutor's Office, uncovered a vishing scam targeting a citizen of the Telesina Valley. The victim, a man living in the province of Benevento, was contacted by fake Poste Italiane operators.
Manipulation and forced transfer
The criminals, using psychological manipulation techniques, threatened "technical problems" or "unauthorized access" to the bank account. The terrified victim transferred tens of thousands of euros to a "secure" IBAN provided by the scammers to avoid alleged losses.
Quick investigations and profiles of the suspects
Becoming suspicious, the victim contacted the Carabinieri. Through analysis of financial flows and phone records, the officers identified four perpetrators: three men and a woman, all from the Neapolitan hinterland and already known for property crimes and online fraud.
Seizures and charges
By order of the Prosecutor's Office, €10 was seized from various bank accounts and numerous credit cards linked to the accused. All four were charged with aggravated conspiracy to commit fraud.
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It's incredible how people can fall into such deceptive traps. The vishing technique is very subtle and requires greater awareness on the part of citizens to avoid being fooled by fake operators.