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76-Year-Old Falls Victim to Online Fraud for the Second Time

March 12, 2026

A 76-year-old man fell victim to online fraud for the second time, having lost a total of €104,000. The scammers posed as lawyers claiming they could help recover his lost funds. The elderly man granted access to his bank account, and eventually, the fraudsters requested additional payments. The police are investigating the case. Reports indicate that the perpetrators contacted him by phone.