Phone scammers persuaded Nizhny Novgorod residents to transfer more than 12 million rubles.

      October 5, 2025 10:10 Incidents

      Three residents of Nizhny Novgorod fell victim to phone fraud, losing more than 12 million rubles in total, the regional division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ press service reported.

      According to law enforcement, the perpetrators posed as police officers and claimed that unknown persons were allegedly trying to take out loans in each victim’s name. To supposedly "block" these actions and secure their money, citizens were asked to urgently transfer all available funds, including savings and borrowed or credit funds, to special "secure" accounts.

      All three trusted the scammers and followed their instructions. Among the victims was a 77-year-old university associate professor who transferred 7 million rubles to unknown accounts. In addition, a 29-year-old medical center employee fell for the widespread scheme — she transferred 3,855,000 rubles to the fraudsters. Another victim was a 71-year-old pensioner who lost 1,589,000 rubles.

      Criminal cases have been opened in each incident, the regional MVD clarified.

      Law enforcement once again urges citizens to remain vigilant and under no circumstances undertake any financial actions at the request of strangers, no matter who they claim to be.

      Earlier it was reported that fraudsters are again calling Nizhny Novgorod residents pretending to be from the tax office.

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