Impersonation scams pose new threat to Hungarian citizens' finances

Fraudsters are posing as officers of Budapest's Cybercrime Prevention Division, contacting Hungarians by phone and claiming to investigate suspicious transactions on the victims' bank accounts. The callers present a fake badge number and reference well‑known banks such as Revolut and MBH Bank, alleging large transfers of up to 300,000 forints. When the target denies knowledge of the transaction, the impostor pressures them to provide personal and banking details, which can be used to access the accounts. The scheme has surged in volume, with many reports of similar calls on the same day.

Authorities advise the public not to share any financial information over unsolicited calls, to verify the identity of any police officer independently, and to report such incidents to the real Budapest Police Headquarters. The warning aims to curb the spread of this phone‑based phishing technique that targets sensitive financial data.