Cybercriminals target drivers with fake fuel voucher scams
Cybercriminals are using phishing websites to trick drivers into providing personal and banking details by offering fuel vouchers through fake loyalty programs linked to Russian banks.
Consensus
- Cybercriminals are using phishing websites targeting drivers.
- The websites offer fuel vouchers through fake loyalty programs.
- Users are asked to provide their full name, phone number, and bank card details.
- The websites claim to be official or government-backed initiatives.
- The scam emerged after mass queues at gas stations in June of this year.
- The websites use domain extensions .website and .online.
Points of divergence
- Initially, scammers offered between 20 to 100 liters of fuel, but now they promise up to 5,000 liters. — kommersant
- The fake programs are said to be linked to four Russian banks. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (2 sources)
- Scammers began offering victims vouchers for fuel — Коммерсантъ
- Cybercriminals began spreading phishing sites offering motorists vouchers for fuel, reported... — ТАСС (Telegram)