Scammers target pensioners in Slovakia and Czech Republic

Authorities in Slovakia and the Czech Republic are warning citizens about sophisticated fraudulent schemes targeting pensioners through phone calls, SMS, and emails.

In Slovakia, scammers are utilizing spoofing technology to disguise their identity, making calls appear to originate from local numbers or official state institutions like the Social Insurance Agency. These attackers often use fear and time pressure, claiming there is an urgent problem with a pension or benefit to coerce victims into revealing personal data, credit card details, or online banking credentials.

Similarly, the Czech Social Security Administration has issued warnings regarding fraudulent communications promising pension supplements or increases. These scams often involve official-looking documents featuring agency logos and professional language to build trust. Scammers may follow up an email with a phone call, posing as an employee to guide the victim through fraudulent banking transactions or requesting video calls to facilitate the theft of funds.