On Friday, the police in Vilnius reported receiving statements from eight individuals who fell victim to scammers, leading to a total loss of more than 102,000 euros. Among the victims is a woman born in 1969, who was deceived via social media by someone posing as a fortune teller, resulting in her losing 23,000 euros along with various pieces of jewelry. The total financial impact on her amounts to 33,000 euros when accounting for additional losses.

Another victim, a 1935-born woman, reported a scam that occurred on March 5, where an unknown man speaking Russian called her, pretended to be a tax authority employee, and subsequently defrauded her of 13,000 euros when he visited her home. Additionally, on March 4, another victim, a woman born in 1955, also reported an attempted scam where individuals impersonated police officers and utility company workers to extract 1,180 euros from her.

These disturbing events highlight an ongoing issue with scammers targeting vulnerable individuals through various deceptive methods. Authorities are urging citizens to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to prevent further fraud. The impact of such scams not only affects individuals' finances but also shakes community trust, prompting the police to ramp up their awareness efforts against such fraudulent schemes.