Criminals Deceive Innocent Citizens Into Contacting Them Under False Pretenses, Reveals MIAs Office
The Ministry of Internal Affairs' Department for Combating the Illegal Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Russia has issued a warning about a new scam method that has been targeting citizens.
In this scam, criminals are directly calling citizens, pretending to help with issues related to utility payments, fines, or the alleged hack of the "Gosuslugi" account. The leader of the department, who provided this information, remains unnamed in the search results.
The scammers are using their increased trust to further exploit victims, potentially leading to financial loss or identity theft. They continue to require urgent card or document re-registration as part of their scam.
The messages sent by the scammers contain a phone number to call to resolve the issue, which is part of the scam. This action increases trust in the scammers due to the perceived legitimacy of the call.
The scammers are using various methods of communication, including messengers, email, and even paper letters, to send these fake messages. Initiated calls by concerned people bypass the anti-fraud systems of banks and telecom operators, making this method particularly effective.
It is crucial for individuals to remain vigilant and not fall victim to these scams. Verifying all communication and requests for personal information is essential to avoid becoming a target.
The "Gosuslugi" is a Russian government service that provides various public services online. The scam involves sending fake messages about a hack of the "Gosuslugi" account, the need for urgent card or document re-registration, utility payment problems, or fines.
This scam method allows scammers to bypass bank security systems that block incoming calls from criminals. The Department for combating the illegal use of information and communication technologies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has issued a warning about this scam method, urging citizens to be cautious.
