Pensioner Loses Millions in Kazakh Phone Scam; Bystander's Alertness Saves the Day

Elderly Woman Loses 3 Million Tenge to Fraudsters in North Kazakhstan. A 73-year-old pensioner fell victim to a sophisticated phone scam in North Kazakhstan, losing 3 million tenge. A bystander's vigilance alerted authorities. "She was transferring money to various accounts, completely ignoring our warnings," said a police officer involved in the case. The fraudsters impersonated electricity company and bank officials, convincing the victim to transfer her savings under the guise of preventing fraudulent credit activity. Thankfully, police intervened and were able to recover part of the money. This incident highlights the importance of public awareness and vigilance in protecting vulnerable members of society from online fraud.