Cybercriminals steal Telegram accounts via fake Premium gift links
In fact, the code is intended for logging into an account from a new device. As soon as the victim enters the code, the criminals gain access to the profile and can send similar messages from it.
Consensus
- Mothers are sending phishing messages in Telegram pretending to offer a free Premium subscription.
- The messages contain a phishing link that leads to a fake page requesting a phone number and verification code.
- The verification code is used to log into the user's account from a new device, giving attackers full access.
- Once compromised, the account can be used to send similar phishing messages to the victim's contacts.
- The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) has warned the public about this scam.
- Users are advised not to click on suspicious links or share verification codes.
Points of divergence
- Mothers have also started offering users the service of notifications about drone attacks through fake websites, followed by a message claiming the personal cabinet on Gosuslugi was hacked and offering a hotline to restore access. — vm
- On July 28, MVD previously warned about another scam involving a bot that offered a paid 'cyber threat subscription' or asked users to provide a six-digit code from the messenger, using official MVD symbols to appear legitimate. — vedomosti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Scammers steal Telegram accounts under the guise of a gift Premium subscription — Вести
- Scammers are spreading phishing messages under the guise of activating a "Telegram Premium" subscription, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- MVD: Scammers deceive Russians by offering to give Telegram Premium subscriptions — Вечерняя Москва
- Scammers offer to 'activate' Telegram Premium. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Ministry of Internal Affairs warned about account theft in Telegram via gift subscription — Ведомости