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Experts warn the public about a new scam involving calls from unknown numbers, advising people not to share SMS codes or enable screen sharing, and to immediately end any suspicious call. Scammers are also using fake psychological help offers to trick victims into clicking phishing links.
Consensus
- People should not share SMS codes with callers from unknown numbers.
- People should not enable screen sharing during calls from unknown numbers.
- No government or commercial organization requests SMS codes.
- If a call is suspicious, the conversation should be immediately ended.
- Victims who have shared information should change passwords and notify their bank.
Points of divergence
- Scammers are using a new scheme offering free psychological help from public centers to send phishing links after gaining consent for consultation. — vm
- No mention of the psychological help scam; only general advice about not sharing codes or screen access and ending suspicious calls. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- What to do if you are called from an unknown number — Вечерняя Москва
- Expert Advises What to Do If You Receive a Call from an Unknown Number — РИА Новости (Telegram)