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Man loses thousands after fake prize message

Monday 2nd November 2026 on 12:15 in Faroe Islands

police, scams, social media

A man lost several thousand kroner after giving away his card details in response to a message claiming he had won money, KVF reports.

Police were contacted yesterday by someone who received the message. It said he could claim the money by clicking a link and providing his card details. He did so and lost several thousand kroner.

KVF said people still need to be warned about fake messages on social media.

Source 
(via KVF)