This transfer would result in a loss of funds. The interlocutor was shocked. “I always hear that I’m a loser”

Fraudsters are still developing new ways to extort funds from an unaware person’s account. Ryszard Godlewski, a journalist from Biała Podlaska, found out about this when he answered the phone after 8:00. Aware of the possible threat, the man decided to record the conversation, which turned out to be helpful in publicizing the case in Polsat News.

The journalist received a call “from the bank”. They warned him not to trust employees at the facilities

A woman pretending to be a bank employee informed the journalist that a loan declaration had been completed on his account. When Ryszard Godlewski denied that he had applied for the funds, he was transferred to another “bank employee” to “secure his funds”. However, the fraudsters did not know that the man did not have an account in the bank they mentioned in the conversation.

– You were put through my hotline to report a fraud case to law enforcement authorities. In my opinion, someone clearly has access to your login details. Our bank will create a technical account for you, where we will temporarily secure your funds, said the fraudster. Expert Dr. Maciej Kawecki from the WSB University in Warsaw explained that the mentioned procedure for transferring funds to a “technical account” does not exist. – The bank does not perform such procedures – said the specialist in the Polsat program.

However, if someone decided to donate money, it would end up in the hands of fraudsters. However, the group protected itself against the possible intervention of a real bank, which could call the journalist about an attempt to make a transfer of a large amount. – If they asked why you are making this transfer, the truth is that you do not have to give them the answer to this question, these are your funds and they simply should not be interested in why you are making this transfer. They don’t care. Please do not trust bank employees in branches, because we had situations where they cooperated with fraudsters and sold customer data – instructed the fraudster.

The fraudster was enthusiastic about being unmasked. “I always hear that I’m a loser”

The journalist agreed to the proposal to document further steps in the attempt to extort money. Transfer details were sent via SMS to his phone number. As it turned out, the sender was a bank number. This, however, should still not be a reason to trust it, as changing the name is possible using web gateways.

At one point, the journalist revealed to the fraudster that he knew his intentions. – Okay, let’s put this all to rest. I don’t know your name, but you’re really good, said Ryszard Godlewski, which was met with enthusiasm from the man on the other side. – You are the first person to say that I am a good cheater! That I am a professional fraudster. I always hear that I’m a f**k and a loser – said the alleged “bank employee”.

reported that another method used by scammers is to insist on installing the application. In addition, fraudsters sometimes also impersonate courier companies, sending information about the need to pay extra for the shipment to reach us. They usually contain a link to a website resembling a bank’s website, where providing your details will take out a loan or transfer all funds. Entering such a link may also install an application that will allow you to remotely control your phone.