Telephone scammers are offering victims car loans if the bank refuses a consumer loan. This was reported by law enforcement agencies, citing materials obtained from detained scammers.
First, the fraudsters prepare the victim for the possibility that they may be denied a consumer loan. But they say that the person can get a car loan for the same amount.
For persuasiveness, let her say that she had previously called the bank's contact center and clarified this issue, to which she was given consent.
To protect Russians from the actions of cybercriminals on the Internet, a new service called "Life Situation" has appeared on the "Gosuslugi" portal. It is designed for people who have already encountered scammers online, as well as for those who want to improve their digital literacy and learn how to avoid contact with cybercriminals.
The service provides measures to protect against scammers. Many of them are available on the "Gosuslugi" portal: you can set a self-ban on loans, check your credit history, find out about registered SIM cards, get information about suspicious calls, and file a complaint about malicious resources. In addition, we explain in detail what to do if you accidentally told scammers your password, and give other recommendations to help avoid falling into their traps.
On the portal, the user will be able to find a catalog of the most common fraud schemes. This will help to quickly learn about new threats. The service will also tell you where to go when encountering cybercriminals. For example, on the interactive map, you can find the nearest MFC offices.
A new set of measures to combat fraud is being developed. It includes more than ten initiatives, such as regulating the use of bank cards, controlling real estate transactions, tightening liability for the use of AI in illegal activities, and combating the illegal trafficking of SIM cards. As it became known, a function for submitting fraud reports will appear on "Gosuslugi".
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