Internet Fraud Costs 74-Year-Old 25,000 Euros

The prospect of high returns on a professionally and seriously appearing website led a retiree from the Salzburg Tennengau to invest in a supposedly profitable investment.

The 74-year-old transferred a total of 25,000 euros to foreign accounts. When he was later supposed to transfer an additional 16,000 euros to have his alleged profits paid out, he became suspicious and filed a report. The police are investigating.

(APA/Red)

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