A 33-year-old man from Roman, Neamț county, Romania, was defrauded of approximately 32,000 lei (around $3,400) after falling victim to a phone scam. The victim received a call from an individual posing as an inspector from the Romanian tax authority (ANAF). The scammer convinced the man to transfer the funds from his bank account. The Neamț County Police Department (IPJ Neamț) reported the incident on Saturday, warning citizens about such fraudulent schemes. Authorities are investigating the case and urging people to be cautious of unsolicited calls requesting financial information or transfers. This incident underscores the growing threat of online and phone scams targeting individuals with promises or threats related to official institutions. The police advise verifying the identity of callers claiming to represent official bodies through official channels before complying with any requests.