A pensioner from Dzerzhinsk gave 900,000 rubles to scammers.

      On May 23, 2026, at 10:16, Incidents: In Dzerzhinsk, a 79-year-old pensioner became a victim of telephone scammers and lost a large sum of money. This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      For three days, the woman received calls from unknown individuals who claimed to be employees of the Central Bank and law enforcement agencies. The scammers convinced the pensioner that her savings were at risk of theft. Following their instructions, the woman transferred 900,000 rubles to accounts that were described to her as "safe."

      A criminal case has been opened under part 3 of article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation ("Fraud"). Law enforcement is identifying those involved in the crime and the owners of the accounts to which the money was transferred.

      The police remind that employees of banks and law enforcement agencies do not ask to transfer funds to "safe" accounts. In such calls, one should immediately end the conversation and not disclose SMS codes or information about their finances.

      If in doubt, it is recommended to call the bank back at the number listed on the back of the card or contact the police at the numbers 02, 102, or 112.

      It was previously reported that scammers swindled nearly 8 million rubles from the widow of a fighter from the Special Military Operation in Dzerzhinsk. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials for 18+.