“Let Me Help with Your Computer” – and Then Your Money Disappears
“He was kind. Offered to help set up my email and recover a password. I let him use my computer… and two days later, my money was gone.”
This is an increasingly common scam: someone offers “technical help” – a friend, a coworker, a friend’s relative.
They present themselves as an IT expert, want to “just help,” ask for access, assist with passwords – and then abuse both your trust and your login information.
The losses are often small, but the scam is repeated. Victims are often ashamed – thinking it’s their own fault. But it isn’t.
This behavior may fall under fraud (§ 209 of the Czech Criminal Code), unauthorized handling of a payment instrument (§ 234), embezzlement (§ 206), or even unlawful entry into a home (§ 178) if the person came to your house.
Scammers exploit trust – often they’re acquaintances or come recommended.
Even for minor losses, a criminal complaint makes sense – it can help identify repeat offenders.
📌 Common Signs
Acquaintance or someone recommended offers computer help
Deals with email, passwords, internet banking
Victim lends them the device “just for a moment”
They receive SMS codes or observe as details are typed in
Later, money is transferred or passwords changed
They appear friendly and helpful – trust is their main tool
⚖️ Possible Criminal Charges
Fraud (§ 209)
Embezzlement (§ 206)
Unauthorized use of a payment instrument (§ 234)
Unlawful entry into a dwelling (§ 178) – if applicable
🧾 What Evidence Should You Gather?
Who was present and when
Messages offering help
What parts of your device were accessed
Bank transaction records
Your statement describing the event and the person’s behavior
❗ Real Risk
This kind of scam is often not perceived as “real fraud” – just a mistake or an unpleasant surprise.
But it can be a planned act – one access point can lead to a chain of frauds (e.g., access to other accounts, family emails, online shopping).
It’s not your fault. It’s their crime. And it can be prosecuted.
✅ What I Can Do for You
Draft a criminal complaint based on your experience
Help obtain bank records and evaluate what was accessed
Advise you on how to secure your data for the future
All for a fixed fee of CZK 10,000 + VAT
🎯 Did someone “help” with your computer – and now money is missing?
📩 Contact me. We’ll go through it together and decide how to proceed.
💬 Just write “computer help” – and I’ll take care of the rest.
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