Scam Check

Scam scenarios

The most common scams in Lithuania and how to spot them.

The parcel-fee schemeA text about a held parcel asks you to pay a small fee through a link. It is how fraudsters steal your card details.
The call "from the bank" about moving moneySomeone calls pretending to be your bank and says your money is at risk. Banks never ask you to move money to another account.
The "blocked card" message — a fake note from your bankA text or e-mail says your bank card is blocked and asks you to tap a link. It is how fraudsters steal card and online-banking details.
The call "from the police" or a prosecutorSomeone calls pretending to be a police officer or prosecutor and asks you to help an investigation by handing over money or codes. Real police never ask this.
The investment scam with a famous faceAn ad with a famous person promises fast profit from investing or crypto. After the first deposit a "broker" calls, and the money never comes back.