Fraudsters tricked a Kyiv resident out of 64 thousand through a fake bank call.

According to ТСН: In Kyiv, a fraudster posing as a bank employee deceived a 75-year-old pensioner, gaining 64 thousand hryvnias through a 'vishing' scheme using SIP telephony to spoof the number. Law enforcement has announced suspicion against the perpetrator for two crimes.

According to the investigation, a 33-year-old resident of Dnipropetrovsk region, along with friends, carefully planned the crime. He organized a phone fraud scheme using 'vishing' technology, which is one of the types of social engineering. This is when criminals impersonate representatives of official organizations to extract confidential data.

The criminals used SIP telephony, which allows them to change numbers in order to cover their tracks and create the illusion that the call came from the bank.

Fraud scheme

During the call to the elderly Kyiv resident, the fraudsters posed as bank employees and

informed him of allegedly 'suspicious activity' on his bank account

managed to force the pensioner to disclose confidential data for access to his online banking.

Suspicion and punishment

Investigators announced suspicion against the perpetrator on two articles:

• unauthorized interference with the operation of electronic systems;

• fraud committed in large amounts as part of a group.

The perpetrator faces up to eight years in prison. The investigation continues, and law enforcement is identifying other participants in this crime.

The police urge citizens to be vigilant, not to disclose confidential information, and to immediately report suspicious calls to avoid losing their money.

Additionally, a resident of Ternopil transferred 215 thousand hryvnias to a fraudster who posed as a bank chatbot support manager. The stranger assured the woman of the need to change the card status and credit limit, which prompted her to make two transactions. Law enforcement has already initiated criminal proceedings.

These cases highlight the risks that citizens face in the context of modern fraud. Phone crimes are becoming increasingly common, and it is important to be cautious to avoid becoming a victim. Law enforcement emphasizes the need to raise awareness about such schemes to prevent similar situations in the future.