In Moscow, scammers are creating fake chats impersonating clinics… (мошенник · поликлиника · дать)
In Moscow, scammers are creating fake chats impersonating clinics and the Unified Medical Information and Analytical System (EMIAS). Under the pretext of updating electronic medical records for citizens, they are tricking them into revealing passport data, SNILS numbers, and SMS codes, according to the Moscow Department of Health.
Consensus
- Scammers are creating fake chat groups in the name of clinics and EMIAS
- The scam involves requesting personal data and SMS codes under the pretext of updating electronic medical records or confirming benefits
- Real clinic staff never request personal data or SMS codes through messengers or phone calls
- The warning was issued by Moscow's Department of Health
Points of divergence
- Cybercriminals are also offering fake scholarships and grants through unofficial apps and websites — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Moscow Department of Health Warns of Fake Chat Groups of Clinics Created by Scammers — Интерфакс
- In Moscow, scammers are creating fake chats in the name of clinics — Москва 24