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Minsk resident sold apartment and transferred over 100,000 rubles to scammers
The pensioner was convinced that she was “declaring” her money and saving her apartment from fraudsters.
Timur Khomichev Minsk Minsk News telephone scammers apartment Minsk 24 December 2024
Not Just “Yes” and “No”: What You Shouldn’t Say to Scammers to Avoid Getting Trapped
At the beginning of a conversation, instead of saying “yes,” say “I’m listening” or “hello.”
Timur Khomichev scammers telephone scammers calls from scammers telephone fraud Society 23 December 2024
Minsk resident transferred 60,000 rubles to scammers and sold her car
A criminal case has been opened on fraud on an especially large scale.
Timur Khomichev Minsk Minsk News telephone scammers telephone fraud Minsk 23 December 2024
A vigilant realtor prevented a Minsk resident from selling an apartment at the behest of scammers
A pensioner from Minsk almost sold her apartment at the behest of telephone scammers.
Timur Khomichev Minsk Minsk News apartment telephone scammers Minsk 20 December 2024
In Grodno, a pensioner lost 79,000 rubles while trying to make money on the stock exchange
Fraudsters, under the pretext of earning money on the stock exchange, lured more than 79,000 rubles from a pensioner from Grodno.
Timur Khomichev Grodno Grodno News scammers internet fraud Incidents 20 December 2024
A pensioner from Gorodok fell for the trick of scammers and gave them 83,000 rubles
Telephone scammers posing as representatives of a mobile operator and the financial police swindled more than 83,000 rubles from a Gorodok resident.
Timur Khomichev Vitebsk region Town News of Vitebsk region Town News Incidents 19 December 2024
Twice deceived. Fraudsters in Minsk forced a pensioner to transfer money and become a courier
Confident that he was helping law enforcement, the pensioner transferred about $12,000 to the scammers.
Timur Khomichev Minsk Minsk News telephone scammers telephone fraud Minsk 18 December 2024
"Aunt from Russia" tricked a Belarusian woman out of 4,000 rubles under the pretext of a gift from a bank
A resident of Slonim became a victim of scammers who hacked her aunt’s social network page.
Timur Khomichev Grodno region I'm an elephant News of Grodno region Slonim News Incidents 18 December 2024
How a Belarusian lost more than 50,000 rubles on the stock exchange. A story from Olshany
For a year, a resident of Olshany invested money, believing that his income was growing.
Timur Khomichev Brest region Brest Region News Stolin district Stolin district news Olsha Incidents 17 December 2024
"American peacekeeper" swindled 3,500 euros from Minsk resident
An acquaintance on a social network with an “American peacekeeper” resulted in a loss of 3,500 euros for a Minsk resident.
Timur Khomichev Minsk Minsk News social media scams acquaintance Minsk 16 December 2024
Minsk resident took out 3 loans and lost 40,000 rubles while talking on the phone
Telephone scammers posing as law enforcement officers convinced a Minsk resident to take out three loans totaling 40,000 rubles.
Timur Khomichev Minsk Minsk News telephone scammers telephone fraud Minsk 11 December 2024
Gomel schoolboy deceived men interested in ladies of easy virtue in Telegram
Users liked the beautiful picture, offered to meet, and inquired about prices.
Pavel Gospodarik Top news Gomel Gomel News schoolchildren Incidents 11 December 2024
A Mogilev resident took part in a lottery on a social network and lost her savings: how did this happen
To receive the winnings, you had to follow the advertising link and enter your card details or transfer a deposit.
Timur Khomichev Mogilev Mogilev News lottery social media scams Incidents 10 December 2024
How to avoid online scammers in the New Year's rush
With the onset of winter, scammers posing as online stores are expected to become more active.
Timur Khomichev Belarus Belarus News internet fraud New Year Society 6 December 2024
3 Ways Shoppers Are Being Scammed During Holiday Sales: How to Avoid Trouble
Online shopping, as it turns out, is quite a risky undertaking. The chances of being deceived by scammers are especially high during holiday sales.
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Minsk resident paid more than 33,000 rubles for a non-existent electric car
A Minsk resident decided to buy an electric car with delivery from abroad, ran into scammers and lost more than 33,000 rubles.
Timur Khomichev Minsk Minsk News electric car Electric cars Minsk 5 December 2024
"Sea captain" swindled 2,000 euros from Minsk resident
The "captain" promised to come visit and asked to transfer 2,000 euros for a ticket.
Timur Khomichev Minsk Minsk News internet fraud acquaintance Minsk 4 December 2024
Phishing links disguised as postcards. Police warn of new type of fraud
Messages with greeting cards in instant messengers may contain malicious links.
Timur Khomichev Belarus Belarus News fraudulent mailing Society 4 December 2024
A Minsk resident tried to find her dog and fell for a scam
The criminals swindled more than 800 rubles from the woman.
Timur Khomichev Minsk Minsk News internet fraud cyber fraud Minsk 4 December 2024
Fraudsters convinced a resident of Molodechno to take out loans for 30,000 rubles
Telephone scammers, under the pretext of earning money on the stock exchange, lured more than 30,000 rubles from a resident of Molodechno.
Timur Khomichev Minsk region Molodechno News of Minsk region Molodechno News Incidents 2 December 2024