On February 22, a 1939-born woman contacted the Vilnius County Police Headquarters reporting a call she received on February 20 from a man speaking Russian who identified himself as a tax inspection employee. The call led her to unwittingly hand over €18,000 to an unknown man who visited her home. This incident highlights the increasing number of fraud cases where scammers impersonate trusted officials to exploit vulnerable individuals.

On the same day, another woman, born in 1951, also reported to the police that between February 16 and 20 she received calls from Russian-speaking individuals claiming to be tax office employees and specialists involved in electric meter repair work. They managed to extract €11,050 from her through deception, utilizing similar tactics to those used in the first case. This incident underscores the need for increased public awareness regarding scams and the tactics used by fraudsters targeting older citizens.

Both cases have prompted the police to initiate pre-trial investigations, indicating a proactive approach to addressing this surge in fraud cases in the region. Authorities are likely aiming to not only prosecute the offenders but also to educate the public to recognize and report such scams, as these incidents can have severe financial and emotional repercussions for the victims involved.