Elderly Russian pensioner scammed out of 15,000 rubles in fake supplement scheme
Elderly Russian pensioner scammed out of 15,000 rubles in fake supplement scheme
Man Spends 15,000 Rubles on Unproven Supplements in Scam
Elderly Russian pensioner scammed out of 15,000 rubles in fake supplement scheme
A 72-year-old resident of Krasnodar Krai fell victim to a scheme selling biologically active supplements. After seeing an online ad, he ordered products promising relief from joint pain. His granddaughter, Karina Zhukova, shared details of the incident with Krasnodar TV.
Each bottle cost the pensioner around 1,000 rubles—several times more than similar supplements, which typically sell for 150–200 rubles. In total, he spent about 15,000 rubles. Along with the supplements, he was sold a "medicinal" ointment that relatives later discovered was just ordinary cream.
Soon after, unknown callers began offering him an appointment with a supposed doctor from Krasnodar. However, no such specialist could be found in public databases. The seller's website featured glowing reviews and links to alleged medical experts, yet company details and receipts did not match. More details are available in Krasnodar TV's report on MAKh.
Endocrinologist Serafima Gorbunova warned that taking supplements without professional supervision can be dangerous. She noted that such products may interfere with other medications and cause adverse effects.
Following media coverage of the family's complaint, journalists helped secure a refund for the pensioner.
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