Nineteen cases of fraud were registered in Saaremaa County during the first half of this year, according to police reports. Individuals posing as representatives of organizations such as the health authorities or Swedbank’s cybersecurity department made contact with residents. The reported cases represent a potential undercount, as not all instances of fraud are reported to law enforcement.

Consequently, the actual extent of the damage may be greater. A photo is illustrative. Photo: Shutterstock

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  1. “This is a deeply concerning trend highlighting the vulnerability of residents to sophisticated fraud schemes.”

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