The call "from the police" or a prosecutor
Someone 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.
Reviewed by Vitali Hisko, September 23, 2026
What they tell you
"Good afternoon, this is a police investigator. Fraudsters work at your bank and we need your help. Withdraw your money and hand it to our officer. This is a secret investigation — don't tell anyone."
What actually happens
The caller is a fraudster. They may give a name, a rank and a "case number", or send a photo of a fake ID. Sometimes the call is passed to a "prosecutor" or a "bank employee" — they all work together. The goal is to make you hand over money, read out Smart-ID codes, or install an app that lets them control your phone or computer.
How to recognise it in three seconds
- They ask for money, codes or a transfer — police never ask for these.
- They say it is secret and you must not tell anyone.
- They rush and scare you: "it must be today", "or you will answer to the law".
What to do
- Hang up.
- Call 112 and ask whether that officer really called you.
- Do not hand over money and do not share any codes.
If you already handed over money or codes
- Call 112 right away.
- Call your bank — ask them to block your account and card.
Who to tell
Police (112), your bank (number on your card), NKSC (nksc.lt/pranesti — type the address yourself).