Banking Deception: Large Sums of Leva Disappear in Phishing Scam - Be Careful!

Authorities in Varna have detained two individuals suspected of orchestrating a widespread bank phishing scam that has left countless Bulgarians reeling from financial losses. The culprits, apprehended last week, are believed to have operated a sophisticated scheme targeting unsuspecting individuals across the country, draining hundreds of thousands of Bulgarian lev from numerous bank accounts.

Inspector Kosta Kotavov, from the economic police at the Sliven Regional Directorate of Internal Affairs and Communications, disclosed that the investigation into the operation commenced at the dawn of 2023....