Scammers have started using a new scheme: people are told that their money allegedly no longer belongs to them, but is part of Russia's "reserve fund". After this, the victim is pressured to withdraw savings from the bank and transfer them to an "authorized person for verification". The Ministry of Internal Affairs warned about such a scheme.
The agency reported that first, a scammer contacts a potential victim via messenger and informs them about a personal data leak. Then, an alleged "representative of special services" joins the conversation. He claims that someone tried to sponsor terrorists on behalf of the person.
After this, another participant in the scheme appears — an "investigator" or "head of the Central Bank's security service". He states that all of the person's savings are actually part of the Russian Federation's reserve fund.
Next, the scammers ask to cash out these funds and transfer them to an "authorized person for verification". At the same time, the victim is instructed in advance on what to say to the bank employee and how to answer questions in order to withdraw the money.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs urges vigilance. If you receive such calls or messages, you should immediately stop communicating.
