Attackers have begun using a fake page of the Faster Payments System (SBP) to deceive users. They lure users with the legend of a "tax on winnings." This was reported by Alexander Sukharev, a junior brand protection expert at Angara SOC.
Attackers learn from mistakes and adapt quickly. If earlier they redirected victims to fake pages of "Rosplatezh", now they are introducing payment allegedly through the Faster Payments System (SBP). However, some of the old tricks have been preserved: for example, an offer to contact "support" in case of a delay in crediting funds.
After the blocking of fake services "Nash platezh" and "Rosplatezh" by supervisory authorities, fraudsters came up with a new scheme. They use a form similar to the SBP.
One of the tricks was the legend of "paying tax on winnings." Attackers inform the victim that they have won money, but in order to receive it, they need to pay a special "tax." The final amount of the write-off is clarified when the user enters the banking application. People "pay" for something using a QR code, hoping to win, the expert said.
For transfers, criminals use an existing regional payment system that allows transactions both within the country and abroad. This complicates the tracking of fraudulent transactions.
Angara Security experts recommend avoiding suspicious payment services. Do not follow suspicious links and make transactions only through official applications of banks and payment systems.
The National Payment Card System (NSPK) has begun monitoring fraud in the Faster Payments System. New requirements will be imposed on banks to reduce the share of dropper accounts and prevent financial crimes.
Earlier www1.ru reported that fraudsters had come up with a new way to deceive Russians. They pose as employers and extort large sums of money. The victims are users of job search sites who transfer money allegedly to help the employer.
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