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Waiblingen police prevent internet fraud – 600 investors warned!
The Waiblingen police warned 600 people of fraud via SMS and prevented damage of almost 500,000 euros.
Waiblingen police prevent internet fraud – 600 investors warned!
The police in Waiblingen recently warned of a massive internet fraud that aimed to trap hundreds of investors. In a preventative action, the criminal police sent mass SMS messages to 600 customers who had registered on a fraudulent platform. The measures led to the prevention of possible fraud damage of almost half a million euros. Loud SWR were the scammers trying to get investors to deposit money into an account without actually investing those funds; instead they were stolen.
The police warning sent out on Monday has already had an impact. Over 100,000 euros that had already been transferred were secured. In addition, the warning SMS prevented further transfers amounting to 230,000 euros. Stuttgart News reports that the police have now been able to shut down the fraudulent website, averting the risk that further investors could be harmed.
Background to the fraud
During their investigation, the criminal police found that the fraudulent platform lured victims by promising financial investments. Fraudsters have often succeeded in persuading people to deposit money without actually investing anything. Instead, the funds were withdrawn immediately, which could have resulted in a significant financial loss. The police did not comment on possible suspects or the operators of the platform.
The police's preventive measures are an important step in protecting consumer trust in online investments. The quick response in this case could have saved many people from significant financial loss.
This situation highlights the risks that exist when investing in online platforms. Investors should always exercise caution and check who they do business with, especially when contacted over the Internet.