Petropavlovsk Pensioner's Close Call: 2 Million Tenge Saved From Fraudster

Petropavlovsk Pensioner Almost Loses 2 Million Tenge to Fraudster A recent incident in Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan, highlights the ongoing threat of financial scams targeting vulnerable members of society. A 73-year-old pensioner nearly lost her life savings of 2 million tenge due to a sophisticated fraud. A quick-thinking bystander noticed the pensioner's suspicious activity at a bank ATM and alerted police. According to police reports, the pensioner was contacted by a fraudster who posed as a financial expert. The fraudster instructed her to transfer money from her account to various other accounts, claiming it was necessary for some financial procedure. The pensioner, believing the fraudster's claims, began to transfer her money. "She was on the phone the entire time, following the instructions of the fraudster without question," stated a police spokesperson. Thankfully, the alert citizen intervened before the pensioner lost all her remaining funds. The police were able to recover the remaining 2 million tenge. However, it was discovered that the pensioner had already transferred 3 million tenge to the fraudster's accounts before being stopped. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of financial awareness and caution, especially for older adults who may be more susceptible to such scams. Authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.