Fraud victim loses over 30,000 euros to scammer posing as grandson

A fraudster stole more than 30,000 euros from an elderly woman in Slovakia by calling her and pretending to be her grandson. The man convinced the victim that he urgently needed to deposit money into a bank account. The case highlights a growing problem of telephone fraud targeting senior citizens, who are often deceived by criminals impersonating family members to create a sense of urgency and emotional pressure. Such scams typically involve requests for immediate financial assistance for fabricated emergencies.