The scammer operates on a simple scheme: asking for a small «loan» for a ticket, citing issues with their card. They tell a sad story and most often target teenagers or elderly people. After that, they disappear. Usually, the amounts involved are 100–200 zlotys, which is why many do not report it to the police.
Recently, a 16-year-old boy from Sopot became a victim. His mother reported that her son was waiting for a train to Warsaw when a man aged 30-40 approached him — well-dressed and polite. He convincingly explained that his Revolut wasn’t working and asked for money for a ticket. He played on emotions, saying that his girlfriend would be angry. The teenager believed him: he had photos of the man’s documents, a phone number, and a promise to return the money via BLIK.
A guy withdrew 150 zł from an ATM and handed it to a stranger. The stranger disappeared. The next day, it was impossible to contact him — the phone was turned off, and the money was not returned by anyone
It later turned out that this person’s data had already appeared in victim groups. According to eyewitnesses, he has been operating at the Tricity train stations for a long time, deceiving people for small amounts. Due to the small losses, victims rarely file reports.
This time the case has been handed over to the criminal police of Sopot. Law enforcement is identifying the suspect and checking the circumstances. According to them, such schemes are well known to them, and capturing the suspect is just a matter of time.
The police urge reporting even small cases of fraud. If several such incidents accumulate, the perpetrator may face more serious consequences.
Scammer has been profiting at train stations in Tricity for years, police are aware of the case
