Facebook giveaway fraud in Rheinhessen, Digi Mart USA News (Rheinhessen, Germany): A supposed Facebook giveaway has cost a man from Rheinhessen more than €40,000. According to police, the man, who is over 80 years old, noticed an advertisement promising high monthly winnings.
The man was initially asked to transfer several thousand euros in order to take part in the alleged giveaway. A fraudster then asked him to grant remote access to his computer and to unlock his online banking.
Shortly afterward, around €21,000 was debited from his account.
The following day, the perpetrator told the man that he had won more than €300,000. He was allegedly required to pay taxes of €78,000 before the payout.
When the victim attempted to end his participation and demand his money back, a further €19,000 was debited from his account.
On November 9, the man had his accounts and online banking access blocked and filed a police report.
Police advise particular caution with alleged giveaways. A genuine prize does not require any advance payment.
The most important rules are as follows.
