The scam was reported to the police on 2 October. The victim said they had been contacted over the phone by a person posing as a Luxtrust employee, who claimed that unauthorised withdrawals had been observed within the victim’s bank account. In order to prevent further withdrawals, the scammer told the victim to provide their login details and bank cards.
A man impersonating a “bank employee” later arrived at the victim’s home to collect the requested details, Luxtrust token and bank cards. As a result, the victim had a considerable sum withdrawn from their bank account, with the stolen cards used at two different cash machines.
An investigation has been opened into the incident. Police have also issued a warning to the public, reminding that reputable organisations or companies would never ask customers to divulge personal data over the phone or to communicate details to a stranger.
