Police remind the public that neither they nor other law enforcement officers will ever call to ask for money.
Between August 26 and September 6, 2024, a woman in Līvāni municipality received several calls from fraudsters who presented themselves as representatives of a mobile operator, representatives of a bank, and employees of the State Police. During the conversations, the fraudsters gained the confidence of the victim. Following the fraudsters' instructions, the woman withdrew funds from her bank account and handed them over to a courier. The total loss amounts to EUR 8,800. Criminal proceedings have been initiated in connection with the incident.
In another case in Preiļi, a fraudster, taking advantage of a woman's trust, presented himself as a State Police officer. The fraudster instructed the victim to transfer the funds. The victim transferred EUR 7,800 to the bank account indicated by the fraudster and made a further purchase abroad for EUR 925.40. The total loss amounts to EUR 8,725.40.
Two criminal proceedings have been initiated in connection with these cases for obtaining other people's property or rights to such property by abuse of trust or by deception (fraud). The offense is punishable by up to three years' imprisonment or temporary deprivation of liberty, or by probation supervision, or community service, or a fine.
The police urge people to be vigilant and to drop such suspicious calls immediately. Neither the State Police nor any other law enforcement authorities will ever call to ask for money or access codes to bank accounts.
The State Police urges people to be vigilant and to warn their elderly relatives about such scams.
