Elderly Woman Loses 307,000 Rubles in Artyom Phone Scam

A 65-year-old woman in Artyom has fallen victim to a remote scam. She lost a large sum of money after trusting a stranger who claimed to be a financial analyst. The incident has since been confirmed by local authorities. The scam began when the woman received a call from an unknown person. The caller introduced himself as an analyst from a brokerage firm and offered her a profitable investment opportunity. Believing the offer, she followed his instructions and transferred 307,000 rubles to the accounts he specified.

Shortly after the transfer, she realised something was wrong. The fake analyst’s phone was switched off, and she could no longer reach him. Understanding she had been defrauded, she immediately contacted the police.

The press service of the Russian Interior Ministry’s Primorsky Territory branch confirmed the incident. Investigators have now opened a criminal case under Part 3 of Article 159 of the Russian Criminal Code, which covers large-scale fraud. Operations are underway to identify and apprehend the suspect. The woman lost all her money as a result of the scam. A criminal investigation is active, and authorities are working to track down those responsible. The case serves as a reminder of the risks posed by unsolicited investment offers.