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Marche-en-Famenne: attempted scam to the false banking agent, the thug was arrested

On Wednesday, a citizen of Marche-en-Famenne was the victim of a scam attempt to the false banking agent.

The principle: a person calls you by pretending to be your bank and alerts you that your account has been hacked. No problem, it sends you a courier to come and collect your bank cards to which you must reach your codes. It is obviously a ploy to be able to make purchases or empty your accounts.

Fortunately, in this case on walking, the victim’s son, had time to see the false courier and note the plate number of the car.

The vehicle was intercepted by the police and its occupant put into detention. A flagrant crime rare enough for an increasingly widespread scam. “” We are currently experiencing a wave of this type of facts in Belgium and particularly in the province of Luxembourg “Explains Loïc Richard, substitute for the King’s prosecutor. The latter is due to the public is well aware of this danger.” Each time, they are elderly who are targeted “. The magistrate reminds us that in the event of doubt, it is necessary to contact his local banking agent. The file was put to the investigation. The thug is imprisoned and prosecuted for fraud on vulnerable and computer fraud. The survey continues to reach the other members of a potential network of criminals.

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Camila writes about Latin American culture, exploring the rich traditions, music, and art of the vibrant communities across the continent.
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