Fraudsters in Russia are using new scams, forcing victims to hand over money allegedly to verify the authenticity of banknotes on behalf of law enforcement agencies or under the guise of a "remote search". This was reported by the press service of the cyberpolice.
The department emphasized that "remote search" does not exist in legislation. A legal procedure for seizing funds is possible only with the personal presence of an investigator and witnesses with the execution of official documents. Transferring cash through a courier or hidden in a book is fraud.
Cyberpolice highlights the characteristic signs of deception: the use of the terms "declaration of funds", "bill verification" and "remote search". If they are mentioned, it is recommended to immediately end the conversation and report the call to the police.
