One Call and Thousands of Euros: Fraud in Sesvete
An unknown woman posed as a police officer and convinced a 76-year-old that she had counterfeit money.
An unknown woman posed as a police officer and convinced a 76-year-old that she had counterfeit money.
The Zagreb Police Department is investigating a fraud case in Sesvete in which a 76-year-old woman lost several thousand euros. Between August 4 and 6, 2026, the fraud was committed at the victim's home on Blaguška Road in Kašina, and the police were notified on August 7, 2026.
According to the Zagreb police, the 76-year-old was called by an unknown woman. She claimed to be a police officer and told her that she had counterfeit money that needed to be examined. The victim accepted the story, not realizing that everything had been planned in advance.
After the phone call ended, another unknown man arrived at her door. Believing she was in contact with the police, the woman handed over her money and bank card. It was later discovered that she had been deceived, and the damage is estimated at several thousand euros.
This fraud in Sesvete shows how perpetrators exploit citizens' trust in institutions. By using a false identity, they create panic and urgency, causing the victim to react without thinking. They often target elderly people, asking for money, cards, or confidential account information.
The police warn citizens to be cautious when speaking with strangers who claim to be officials. Real police officers will never ask for money, cards, or personal identification numbers over the phone. Any such request should be immediately verified by contacting the police at the official number.
If an unknown person mentions counterfeit money or an urgent check of savings, the conversation should be ended without revealing personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the police, and family members should be warned about the methods scammers use. The police are currently conducting an investigation to identify the perpetrators of the fraud in Sesvete.
