Police in Finnish Lapland report an unusual scam targeting women named Ritva. Multiple victims have received calls from unknown numbers in recent days.
The fraud follows a consistent pattern. Callers claim to represent either OP Bank or Nordea. They falsely report problems with the victim's bank account.
Scammers say money has disappeared from the account or faces imminent risk. Others claim the online banking system has technical issues.
The caller then requests online banking credentials to supposedly fix the problem. Victims who comply later discover large sums missing from their accounts.
Lapland police received reports of these scam calls between October 24 and 29.
Authorities specifically warn people named Ritva but emphasize everyone should be cautious. Never give your banking credentials to anyone over the phone.
If you've already shared your banking details with an unknown caller, contact your bank immediately. File a police report online or at your local station without delay.
Banking credentials should never be shared by phone, text message, or email.
This targeted approach shows scammers are adapting their methods. Using specific names makes their deception more convincing to vulnerable targets.