According to the police, she handed the perpetrators a total of around 220,000 euros. The woman had been contacted via social media by an unknown “businessman” who enthused about his allegedly large profits with cryptocurrencies. The victim allowed himself to be persuaded to open an “online depot” on a fake portal.
For the first time, the 54-year-old paid 5,000 euros into an Italian account. Finally, the woman collected more than 200,000 euros in cash, and according to the police, the money was handed over in a restaurant in Linz. When she wanted to have her alleged millions in winnings paid out, it was said that the 54-year-old still had to transfer “taxes”.
Because the woman had no more money, she asked a friend to lend her the money. He then advised her to report it, the police said on Thursday.
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Source: Nachrichten
