Alright, folks, gather ‘round because we’ve got a wild one. A 40-year-old dude just got schooled by a scammer, and let’s just say, it wasn’t his brightest moment. But hey, before we roll our eyes too hard, consider this a wake-up call for everyone.

The Scam

So, our guy gets a phone call from some “bank employee.” Red flag already, right? But no, he dives right in. The mystery woman spins him a tale about his account being under serious threat. Instead of questioning why a random caller is suddenly his financial guardian angel, our man decides to follow her lead.

Step one? She tells him to make a big ol’ transfer, but here’s the kicker: he doesn’t even do it. Yet somehow, this doesn’t raise a single eyebrow for him. Step two? She gets him to download some app to “secure” his account. Spoiler alert: that app wasn’t about security—it was about extraction.

The Kicker

If that wasn’t bad enough, she sweet-talks him into coughing up his second bank account details. Then, she hits him with the ultimate ask: the PINs from his banking messages. And he sends them. Oh, and just for kicks, she even convinces him to share his wife’s phone number and PESEL (ID) number. Like, come on, man!

After the call, our hero tries to reach her again, and surprise, surprise—the person on the other end has zero clue about their previous chat. By the time he realizes he’s been played, over PLN 20,000 is gone from his and his wife’s accounts.

The Takeaway

Look, this scam wasn’t subtle. But it’s proof that even the most obvious traps can catch you if you’re not paying attention. Scammers are pros at sounding legit and preying on panic. Rule number one? Your bank will never call you asking for PINs, transfers, or your life story.