Scammers have started making mass calls to Russians and sending messages allegedly on behalf of the Bank of Russia, banks, and "Gosuslugi." As reported by the "Moshelovka" platform of the People's Front, people are being convinced that from September 1, all money in accounts and deposits must be transferred to digital rubles, otherwise savings could "burn up."
After this, the victim is offered to urgently open a digital wallet via a "secure link." In reality, it leads to a phishing website through which attackers try to gain access to money and banking data.
"Moshelovka" reminds that there is no mandatory transfer of funds to digital rubles. The new form of currency exists alongside cash and regular non-cash rubles, and its use remains voluntary.
Experts advise against clicking on links offering to "activate a wallet" or "open a secure gateway." Banks and the Bank of Russia do not require converting savings in this way.
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