Police have identified a suspect believed to have laundered money in a recent LuxTrust phishing scam, following a search that uncovered key evidence.
Police were alerted to the phishing fraud on Friday and during their investigation, they identified an individual suspected of providing their bank account to launder stolen funds – a role commonly referred to as a 'money mule'.
Acting on orders from the public prosecutor, officers conducted a search, during which they secured evidence related to the case. The suspect was brought to the police station for questioning and a formal report was filed.
In light of the incident, police are once again warning the public about the dangers of phishing scams. Authorities stress that neither government agencies nor banks will ever ask customers to hand over bank cards or provide access details to third parties, or request personal information by phone or email.
Anyone who receives suspicious requests is advised not to feel pressured and to contact their bank directly, using official channels, to verify the legitimacy of any communication.
The police further advise anyone who has fallen victim to such scams to take immediate action: bank and credit cards can be blocked via Worldline at (+352) 49 10 10, and LuxTrust agreements can be blocked at (+352) 24 550 550.
Victims should also contact their bank to temporarily freeze their bank or WERO accounts if necessary, and to request a refund for any unauthorised transactions.
Finally, police urge people to inform elderly relatives, neighbours, or acquaintances about this form of fraud, as they are often targeted. Anyone who has suffered financial losses as a result of phishing should report the incident to the police as soon as possible.
