New scam: fraudsters offer fake internships and extort money

Victims are registered on fake portals using messengers

Fraudsters send out vacancies from fictitious companies in messengers and invite to "training" and "internship". During a fake internship, real work is simulated: the victim is given simple tasks and shown a fictitious salary on the account (for example, 25–30 thousand rubles) to gain trust.

After that, the attackers ask to pay "taxes", " оформление документов" or "refund of overpayment" via QR code or transfer to a card. After the transfer, the connection is interrupted and the money is stolen.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs notes: real employers do not require prepayment for employment or оформление документов. If you are asked to transfer money, it is most likely a fraud.

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