He pretended to be a broker and stole 150 thousand euros. TO Catania a 69 years old resident in Salernoin Campaniawas reported for aggravated fraud. According to the Catania police station, the man – who has several precedents for crimes against property – it would be a serial scammer. In one case he would have hatched a plan to gain the trust of an 83 year oldfound by phone, with the promise of stock market investments safe and profitable. The elderly man – deceived – provided his own banking credentials to the 69-year-old, who would have them in a few hours the current account has been completely emptied. Through several cash withdrawalsIn fact, the suspect allegedly took possession of approximately 150 thousand euros.
From what we learn, however, this It wouldn’t be the only time. After a few months, in fact, he would have contacted the 83-year-old again via another phone number, so that we can plan a new scam. In this case he would have pretended to be a employee of a debt collection agency who offered him help to recover the 150 thousand euros that had been stolen from him (by him). For counseling the 83-year-old would have to advance three thousand euros, which the man did. Having understood the scam, the 83-year-old turned to the police. After analyzing some telephone numbers, the police managed to track him down. Going back to money movement and to bank accounts, law enforcement has the 69-year-old was identified and they have it reported for aggravated fraud.
