May 7 13:17
Fraudsters send messages allegedly from charitable foundations before May 9. Anton Nemkin, a member of the State Duma Committee on Inform Policy, spoke about the popular schemes of scams.
Attackers can ask to transfer money to “gifts to veterans” or “parade organization”. To do this, they use fake sites that are visually similar to well -known charitable organizations.
Fraudsters also compose legends for help from older people. They are submitted by a volunteer or a social services officer and report that the veteran has a lump -sum payment for Victory Day.
“To get it, you need to dictate these card data – in fact, this leads to the theft of funds. Elderly people who are easy to mislead in a benevolent tone and references to the “presidential decree,” the deputy publication Villa.ru quotes the deputy.
In addition, reports about fake promotions and fees with patriotic slogans are published in social networks. For example, “Buy a St. George tape – support the army.” In fact, the money sent by links goes to fraudsters.
“Cyber farm is gaining popularity, in which attackers send phishing letters or messages with the investments“ Postcard for Victory Day ”,“ Archive with a photo of veterans ”and so on,” the parliamentarian said.
The user who will open such files can infect his device malicious software. It will steal passwords and personal data.
Anton Nemkin recalled that these funds are never asked to enroll money to an individual, and all payments to veterans go strictly through state channels. He urged to be especially attentive and talk with relatives about possible risks.
Links on the topic:
- Buying vouchers for May holidays of Russians warn of increased activity of scammers
- Achinsky police caught a fraudster in Nizhny Novgorod, who sold magazines instead of knives
