How was the 77-year-old woman scammed?

After leaving her personal details on a fake platform, she was contacted by a fraudster who convinced her to buy vouchers worth several hundred euros and provide him with the codes, after which she lost her money.

What does the police advise citizens to do?

Police advise seeking independent financial advice before investing, ignoring unsolicited calls with investment offers, and not sharing personal and banking details with strangers.

What are the signs of an investment scam?

Offers that promise safe and guaranteed profits, high returns with minimal risk, and pressure to make quick decisions are the most common indicators of fraud.

What should you do if you suspect you've been scammed?

Report the case immediately to your nearest police station, which will conduct a criminal investigation.

Croatia

77-Year-Old from Đurđevac Loses Hundreds of Euros

B.F. · Prije 2h | 2 min

Police are investigating and once again warning citizens about increasingly common online scams promising guaranteed profits.

Summary

A 77-year-old woman from the Đurđevac area was defrauded of several hundred euros.
A fraudster convinced her to buy vouchers and provide the codes via a fake cryptocurrency platform.
The Đurđevac Police Station is investigating and has issued a public warning.
Police advise caution, seeking financial advice, and reporting any suspicious cases.

Police officers from the Đurđevac Police Station are conducting a criminal investigation into suspected fraud, the victim of which is a 77-year-old woman from the Đurđevac area. According to police reports, the victim lost more than several hundred euros after believing in a fake investment opportunity.

How the Scam Unfolded

According to available information, during June 2026, the victim accessed an online platform advertising cryptocurrency investment opportunities. She left her personal details and mobile number on the site. Shortly after, she was contacted by an unknown person who falsely claimed to be a representative of that investment platform.

Police detailed how the woman was deceived. "The fraudster convinced her she could make a profit by investing in cryptocurrencies and persuaded her to purchase vouchers worth several hundred euros on multiple occasions. After the purchase, she provided him with the voucher codes, and only later realized she had been scammed and left without her money," police told ePodravina.

Police Warning: Be Cautious with Online Investments

In light of this case, police have once again issued a series of warnings and advice to citizens on how to protect themselves from increasingly prevalent online scams. They emphasize the importance of caution when making any online investments, especially involving unknown platforms and individuals.

Key advice from police includes: always seek independent financial advice before handing over money, reject unsolicited phone calls with investment offers, and avoid sharing personal and banking details with strangers. Citizens are particularly urged to be suspicious of offers that promise safe investments, guaranteed returns, and high profits, as these are the most common signs of fraud.

Additionally, police advise that if someone has already been a victim of fraud, they should be extra cautious, as scammers often target the same individuals again or sell their data to other fraudsters. Any suspicious cases should be reported to the police immediately.