SafeTech CEO Denis Kalemberg warned about a new scam scheme. Attackers pose as employees of embassies and visa centers to steal citizens' money.
The scheme works as follows. First, a person applies for a visa. After a while, someone claiming to be an embassy employee calls to clarify the details of the application. Then, the scammers ask to confirm personal data using a code from an SMS message. In reality, this code is an electronic signature that grants access to banking operations.
Next, the victim receives a fake message from "Gosuslugi" about an allegedly оформленной доверенности (executed power of attorney). If the person calls back the number provided, they are intimidated with accusations of financing prohibited organizations. Under pressure, people take out loans and transfer money to so-called safe accounts or hand it over in cash to couriers.
Experts note that many victims do not suspect fraud until the very end. The Ministry of Internal Affairs recommends always verifying information during unexpected calls, especially if the caller asks for codes from SMS messages.
If you encounter a similar situation, you should immediately block the card through the bank and contact the police. Under no circumstances should you share confirmation codes from messages with strangers.
Earlier www1.ru reported that Russians use only 1-3 passwords.
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