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CRUEL FRAUD SCHEME ⟩ Viimsi Woman Transferred over 300,000 Euros From Company Account at the Behest of Crooks

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A woman living in Viimsi rural municipality fell victim to a complex fraud scheme, where the crooks successively posed as employees of Telia, Smart-ID, Eesti Pank and the police. Under their guidance, the victim made transfers from the company's account to foreign accounts for more than 300,000 euros. The bank's quick action helped prevent greater damage, and according to the initial estimate, the damage amounted to 71,048 euros.
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A woman living in Viimsi rural municipality fell victim to a complex fraud scheme, where the crooks successively posed as employees of Telia, Smart-ID, Eesti Pank and the police. Under their guidance, the victim made transfers from the company's account to foreign accounts for more than 300,000 euros. The bank's quick action helped prevent greater damage, and according to the initial estimate, the damage amounted to 71,048 euros.

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pmo.ee broke the news on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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