Labinsk Resident Loses 1.3M Rubles in Sophisticated Phone Scam
A 28-year-old resident of Labinsk, Krasnodar, has fallen victim to a sophisticated phone scam, losing over 1.3 million rubles. The incident, which occurred 28 years later, has left local authorities investigating the exact details and organization behind it.
The victim initially received a call from an imposter posing as a Federal Tax Service inspector, requesting a tax declaration check. The call was then transferred to a 'specialist' from the Central Bank of Russia, who warned about an attempted fraudulent loan in the victim's name. The scammer then convinced the victim to take out loans from various banks, totaling 1,379,000 rubles, which were to be transferred to specified accounts.
To add to the victim's distress, a fake employee of the National Anti-Terrorist Committee later contacted him, threatening him with a criminal charge.
The victim, a 28-year-old resident of Labinsk, has suffered a significant financial loss. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, with no specific organization yet identified. The public is advised to remain vigilant against such scams and to consult local news or police reports for updates on the case.
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