A 65-year-old woman has lost her £12,000 life savings in a sophisticated phone scam, with the fraudsters caught on tape. The BBC obtained a recording of the call, which reveals how the scammers tricked their victim into handing over the money.
The victim, Nargess Sadjady, was targeted by three men who used an English accent to gain her trust. The scammers posed as bank officials and convinced her that her account was at risk, instructing her to transfer funds to a 'safe' account.
In the recording, the scammers can be heard calmly instructing Mrs Sadjady to make the transfer, using technical jargon to sound legitimate. She complied, believing she was protecting her savings.
The case highlights the growing sophistication of phone scams, which often target vulnerable individuals. Police are investigating the incident and have urged the public to be vigilant against such fraud.
Mrs Sadjady has been left devastated by the loss, which she had saved over many years. She hopes that by sharing her story, others will avoid falling victim to similar scams.
