Val de fraude în Austria: falși polițiști au invocat „infractori români” pentru a obține bani

In Carinthia, Austria, several individuals were targeted by phone fraudsters posing as police officers. An 87-year-old man fell victim, handing over thousands of euros to a scammer who visited his home. The fraudsters claimed that crimes were committed nearby by supposed 'Romanian perpetrators', creating panic to convince victims to hand over their valuables. Most recipients recognized the scam and reported it, but the elderly man was deceived. The identity of the scammer remains unknown. The scheme exploits fear and misinformation, using the mention of 'Romanian criminals' to enhance credibility.