28.05.2025 10:12
A businessman in Antalya was defrauded after clicking on a link in a fake cargo message he received on his phone and paying 9.38 lira under the guise of "shipping fees." Subsequently, 54,215 lira was withdrawn from his account. The businessman, who did not suspect the message because he was waiting for a package to arrive, stated, "I did not receive any notification from the bank when this money was withdrawn from my account. I believe the bank is also at fault in this matter."
Seventy-year-old Talip Yörükoğlu, the owner of a real estate company in Antalya, became the target of scammers who use various methods every day. On May 17, Yörükoğlu received a text message using the name "PTT" on his phone.
HE CLICKED ON THE MESSAGE "UPDATE YOUR DELIVERY INFORMATION"
The message sent with the title "PTT Postal Notification" stated, "Please update your package delivery information immediately. The courier tried to deliver the product several times but was unsuccessful. We are currently holding it in the factory warehouse. Click the link to update your information."
PAID 9.38 LIRA, SCAMMED 54,215 LIRA
Thinking that the expected package did not arrive due to his office being closed, Yörükoğlu clicked on the link and a webpage using the "PTT" logo opened. The webpage explained that payment needed to be made for redelivery, and he followed the instructions, paid 9.38 lira, and entered his account information. Later, while waiting for the package to arrive, Talip Yörükoğlu checked his account two days later and realized that 54,215 lira had been transferred.
"I THINK THE BANK IS ALSO AT FAULT"
After reviewing his account activity, Yörükoğlu reported to the bank that the money sent to a company based in Bahrain was done without his knowledge. Realizing he had been scammed on the day he was expecting the package, Talip Yörükoğlu said, "I was expecting a package. My office was closed. I received a message on my phone. It said my package went to the warehouse and that I needed to change my address. It stated that I needed to pay 9.38 lira to send the package. Without suspicion, I clicked to make the payment and entered my card information. My package did not arrive. When I received the payment information from the bank, I realized my spending was high. Upon investigation, I understood that money had been withdrawn from a company. I disputed with the bank that the spending was not mine. When this money was withdrawn from my account, I did not receive any notification from the bank. I believe the bank is also at fault in this matter," he stated.