Hackers Scam Drivers with Fake Fuel Sales
Cybercriminals used phishing websites to scam drivers by offering fuel at 20-30% below market prices, stealing bank card data and over 3.7 million rubles between August 15 and 20.
Consensus
- Mothers are offering fuel at 20-30% lower than market prices through phishing websites.
- The scam involved fake websites in the .shop domain.
- The fraud occurred between August 15 and August 20.
- More than 3.7 million rubles were stolen from users.
- Links to the fake sites were spread via messaging app comments, social media, ads, and specialized chat groups.
- Attackers used fake branding to mimic nine federal fuel station chains.
- The scam targeted bank card data and funds through fraudulent fuel purchases.
Points of divergence
- The fake brand used was 'Топливо24'. — vesti
- Specific fuel prices were listed: AI-92 at 52.5 rubles per liter, AI-95 at 55.9 rubles, AI-98 at 59 rubles, diesel at 58.5 rubles. — vesti
- Average transaction amount was 9,800 rubles. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Scheme for fraud in fuel sales revealed — Вести
- Scammers may offer to buy gasoline, gas and diesel fuel at prices 20-30% below market rates with delivery or at a gas station... — ТАСС (Telegram)