Egyptian Security Forces Uncover ATM Scam in Boulaq Dakrour

Details of the Incident

In a shocking incident, Egyptian security forces revealed the details of a startling case in the Boulaq Dakrour area, where two women managed to steal 210,000 Egyptian pounds from the account of an elderly man after deceiving him while he was using an ATM.

How the Scam Unfolded

While the elderly man was standing in front of an ATM to withdraw money, he was unaware that two eyes were watching him closely.

Approach of the Perpetrators

• The two women – one mother and the other her daughter – approached him lightly, taking advantage of his distraction as he inserted his card and entered his PIN.

Deceptive Tactics

• In a cunning manner, one of them claimed, “The account is still open, sir,” or offered to “help him” complete the transaction.
• They lured him for a moment of attention, then swapped his card with another similar card without him noticing.
• The elderly man left the place reassured, only to be later surprised by text messages indicating large purchases and withdrawals.

Investigation and Details

Date of the Incident

• The details date back to March 13 of this year.

Police Report

• A citizen filed a report at the Boulaq Dakrour police station, explaining that his elderly father had been scammed by two women.

Method of the Crime

• The women approached his father while he was withdrawing money at an ATM.
• They offered assistance under the pretext of “Give us the card, we’ll withdraw for you.”
• They succeeded in replacing his electronic payment card without his knowledge.

Financial Loss

• Shortly after, the elderly man received text messages about purchases at a jewelry store and cash withdrawals.
• The total stolen amount was 210,000 Egyptian pounds, representing his end-of-service bonus received recently.

Social Media and Security Response

• Following the circulation of a post with photos and a complaint on social media, security forces monitored and investigated the incident.
• They identified and arrested the suspected women, who had previous criminal records and resided in Giza Governorate.
• The suspects confessed to the crime, and gold purchased with the stolen money was seized.

Legal Proceedings

• The Boulaq Dakrour prosecution ordered the review of surveillance footage around the ATM.
• The judge at the Boulaq Dakrour Misdemeanor Court renewed the detention of the two women for 15 days.
• Investigation into similar incidents or other accomplices is ongoing.

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