Businessman from Kosovo, Behgjet Pacolli, has denounced a fraud scheme that is being carried out in his name in Albania.
Through a post, he explained that some individuals have managed to copy his data and phone number, and through WhatsApp, they are asking for money from citizens in his name.
According to Pacolli, they are asking for various amounts, ranging from 10 thousand to 95 thousand euros, justifying that they need it urgently.
He emphasized that several people have fallen victim to this fraud, and that he was informed about this by a friend of his, who understood the fraud through the way it was written. The businessman calls on citizens to immediately report the incident to the police if they receive such messages.
Full reaction:
NOTICE FOR MY FRIENDS – PLEASE READ!
Recently, sophisticated criminal groups have emerged that are using various methods to deceive people and obtain large sums of money.
Unfortunately, such a case has also occurred with my identity, in Albania.
An unknown person used my photo and, through digital technology, also imitated my phone number. He contacted some of my friends via WhatsApp, asking for money with the excuse that I needed it urgently in Tirana, and that I would return it the next day.
The messages were of the type:
“I urgently need money in Tirana now. I am sending someone to pick it up, and tomorrow I will come and return it.”
These requests have been for large amounts – from 10 to 95,000 euros.
Unfortunately, some people have believed and sent money.
Only on April 1st, an attentive friend realized that the writing style was not mine and immediately informed me.
PLEASE: DO NOT BE FOOLED!
I do not ask for money from anyone.
If you receive any suspicious messages in my name, do not react – but immediately notify the police or inform me directly.
Together we can all stand against these unscrupulous scammers.
I apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and trust!
