Social Media Fraud: Lost 47 Thousand Liras
A person in Edirne who made purchases by falling for promises given in a group they joined via social media applied to the police after realizing they had been scammed.
In Edirne, I.M. applied to the police claiming to have been defrauded of 47,840 liras after acting on the promise of "buy products, return them, earn profit" presented in a group they were included in via social media.
Added to Social Media Group
In the incident that occurred in Edirne on September 15, 2026, I.M.'s cell phone number was added to a foreign group established via social media. The individuals in the group claimed that earnings were provided to those who bought products from internet sites and returned them.
They Made Payments to Gain Trust
Carrying out the initial purchase and return transactions through the guidance, I.M. trusted the system upon seeing money deposited into their account and continued to perform transactions in higher amounts.
Filed a Complaint After Realizing the Fraud
Although making higher-amount transactions, I.M. this time could not receive payment and could not reach the guiding individuals, realizing that they had suffered a total loss of 47,840 liras and filing a complaint with the police.
Police Teams Initiated an Investigation
Upon the victim's complaint, the Edirne Police Department Cyber Crimes Branch Directorate teams initiated a comprehensive examination and investigation regarding the incident.