In Russia, scammers are using messengers to involve children and adolescents in dangerous activities such as arson and sabotage. This was reported by the Department for Combating Crimes in the Sphere of Information Technology of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.
Attackers are actively recruiting minors into illegal activities. They may pose as law enforcement officers or bank employees, offering to carry out dangerous tasks under the guise of a "secret operation" or "assisting the investigation." In some cases, scammers promise monetary rewards for following their instructions.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs also noted that criminals often extort personal data from children, and then blackmail them, forcing them to commit illegal actions. It is important to remember that participation in sabotage - is a criminal offense, and minors can also be held accountable.
The agency urged parents and children to be attentive to such manipulations. The Ministry of Internal Affairs recommends not contacting suspicious accounts and immediately reporting such cases to adults. It is also important to inform law enforcement agencies about any attempted fraud.
To prevent involvement in illegal activities, the Ministry of Internal Affairs offers several recommendations. You should not fulfill requests from strangers who are trying to make contact. If suspicious situations arise, it is better to immediately end the conversation and seek help from relatives or the police.
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