Deceitful individuals exploit a video communication platform
In a recent development, the resident of Bielefeld was targeted in a cryptocurrency investment scam. The individual received a message about investing in cryptocurrency from a well-known person on a video platform. However, the resident suspected foul play and conducted an internet search, eventually filing a criminal complaint with the police.
The Police Headquarters Bielefeld has urged residents to be cautious when contacted by unknown persons asking for investments, especially in the realm of cryptocurrencies. The authorities advise that one should be critical of promises of high returns and always research before investing money.
The resident was directed via a link to a company related to the Social Security (Seguridad Social) in Spain, which appears to have been used in fraud messages purporting to be from the Seguridad Social. The individual was then convinced to purchase Apple Pay gift cards and cryptocurrency shares on the company's platform.
Unfortunately, when the resident attempted to withdraw winnings, they were asked for more money for supposed fees and received no payment. This incident underscores the importance of verifying the credibility of any investment platform by researching online about warnings or complaints.
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) offers information about unserious providers on its website, providing a valuable resource for potential investors.
For those in Bielefeld, the Police Headquarters can be contacted for inquiries at Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 46, 33615 Bielefeld. The Control centre of the Police Headquarters Bielefeld can be reached outside of office hours at 0521/545-0. The email address for the Press and Public Relations department is [email protected].
Sonja Rehmert, Katja Küster, Sarah Siedschlag, Michael Kötter, Hella Christoph, Fabian Rickel, Caroline Steffen, Lukas Reker, and Jan Grote are contact persons within the Press and Public Relations department of the Police Headquarters Bielefeld.
The authorities remind the public that they should always be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately. By working together, we can help prevent such scams from affecting our community.
