Public warned to be on guard against telephone pension scam
Latvian authorities have issued a warning regarding a telephone scam where fraudsters impersonate the State Social Insurance Agency to steal personal and financial information. The scammers use professional language and real branch addresses to build trust before attempting to defraud victims.
Why it matters
Rising instances of sophisticated social engineering scams pose a significant threat to public financial security, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Photo: Freepik Today, 10:18 Crime A warning has been issued about a currently popular telephone fraud scheme operating in Latvia. Scam artists are making calls pretending to be calling on behalf of the State Social Insurance Agency (VSAA) regarding pension recalculation or clarification issues, inviting people to sign up for an appointment at a SSAA branch.
The article serves as a public service announcement regarding criminal activity.
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