Fraud via WhatsApp: 76-year-old from Jena loses 2,800 euros!

Fraud via WhatsApp: 76-year-old from Jena loses 2,800 euros!

Jena, Deutschland - A 76-year-old woman from Jena has been the victim of a perfidious fraud. Via WhatsApp, she received a supposed message from her daughter, who deceived her over several hours. In good faith to help her daughter, she transferred almost 2,800 euros. Only when asked on Sunday with her real daughter it turned out that it was a fraud.

The police are already investigating in this case and examining the information. The State Police Inspection Jena emphasizes how important it is to contact real relatives in advance in order to prevent such frauds. Another alarming case that makes it clear that caution is advised before you transfer money!