Moldova police report five phone scams causing about 1 million lei in losses

The Moldovan police announced that five phone‑fraud cases, committed earlier but reported within the last 24 hours, total roughly one million lei in damages. The schemes relied on psychological manipulation and impersonation of public institutions, with perpetrators posing as police officers, anti‑fraud agents, or bank staff. Victims were persuaded to transfer money repeatedly, hand cash to couriers, or invest in fictitious platforms, including a high‑profile case where a victim was convinced to send funds for alleged investments in Dubai, losing about one million lei.

Authorities said 140 attempted scams were foiled during the same period and warned citizens not to share personal or banking data, confirmation codes received by SMS, or passwords over the phone. They advised anyone suspecting a fraud call to end the conversation immediately and contact the police or their bank.