During the week from March 9 to March 15, the State Police of Latvia reported a total defrauded amount of 302,366 euros from residents. There were 122 cases of fraud registered during this period, among which 45 instances resulted in actual financial losses for the victims, while 77 attempts by fraudsters were unsuccessful. The reports underline the urgent need for public awareness regarding these tactics used by scammers.

The State Police highlighted that the most significant losses arose from phone scams, where perpetrators impersonated representatives from various institutions and businesses, including banks, utility providers, mobile service operators, and employees from the State Social Insurance Agency. Victims of these scams collectively lost at least 184,829 euros, indicating the alarming effectiveness of these fraudulent schemes on vulnerable individuals.

Particularly concerning is the fact that the majority of these fraud cases were recorded in the Riga region, with 103 out of 122 cases taking place there. This statistic points to a concentrated issue within the capital city, creating a need for targeted interventions by law enforcement and community awareness initiatives to deter such crimes and protect residents from further financial harm.