A victim became aware of an advertisement online that promised high profits from securities trading.
The scam: promises of profits from securities transactions
After registering on the portal, a low, three-digit amount was initially invested. The advertising promise was that the amount would supposedly grow to a five-figure amount through winnings. During a telephone conversation, the injured party was then informed that because of the capital gains tax, she would have to pay a four-digit amount in order to receive the winnings.
By logging into the portal, the fraudsters were able to gain access to the victim's cell phone. They invested a mid-five-figure amount in Bitcoins and then transferred them to third-party accounts.
The police advise
Source: Ludwigshafen Police Department
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