Method of getting money from the victim with the scenario "Something happened to your relative".
Typical Scenarios
- "Your son had a traffic accident, we are taking him to the hospital, we need payment"
- "We are calling from the police, your spouse is suspected of fraud"
- "I am calling as a lawyer, your relative is under arrest"
- "From the state hospital, your relative is busy in care"
Psychological Manipulation
- Creating urgency and alarm
- Not giving time to think about
- "If you don't tell, report it..."
- Imitation of an official's identity
Related Crimes
- TCK art.158/1-f IT fraud
- TCK art.106 threat
- TCK Article 196 transaction on behalf of someone else (authorized identity)
Prevention
- Hang up the phone
- Call your relative from your own number
- 155 police officers in suspicious situation
- Do not send money to any IBAN
Rights of the Victim
- Public Prosecutor's Office complaint
- Identification of IBAN owner (bank records)
- Material compensation
- Pecuniary damage (psychological impact)
IT lawyer recommended.