In recent months, a new wave of online fraud has swept across Slovenia, targeting Facebook users through emotionally charged posts and fake giveaways. An investigation by Slovenian media outlet Oštro has uncovered a sophisticated scam operation that tricks users into revealing personal and banking information, leading to significant financial losses. This alarming trend is emblematic of a broader rise in online fraud in Slovenia and highlights the increasing risks users face on social media platforms.

The scam centers around fraudulent Facebook pages that impersonate former employees of Big Bang, a well-known Slovenian electronics retailer. These fake profiles claim to sell leftover warehouse items-such as electric scooters, coffee machines, and other electronics-at drastically discounted prices. What makes the scam particularly effective is the use of emotional storytelling to engage potential victims.

One such post shared a heart-wrenching story: “I was fired from Big Bang after 10 years of work. They told me they no longer need me. I am still shaken by their behavior.” The poster then purportedly offers to give away products from the warehouse as compensation. This narrative taps into users’ sympathy and encourages them to interact with the post, increasing the scam’s reach and impact.

From these Facebook pages, users are directed to external websites designed to mimic legitimate brand surveys or prize games. These sites ask seemingly innocent questions-like the user’s favorite coffee type-and then lead users to a virtual “prize wheel.” The wheel always lands on a free prize,........

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