Moscow, Aug 9. In Russia, a new wave of fraudulent activity has been…
Moscow, Aug 9. In Russia, a new wave of fraudulent activity has been recorded, involving the creation of fake websites that mimic the official resource of the Central Bank of Russia.
Consensus
- Moody hackers are creating fake websites that visually imitate the official Bank of Russia website.
- The fake sites use the Bank's official branding, design, and language to appear legitimate.
- Users are falsely told that unauthorized loans have been issued in their name and must be canceled immediately.
- Victims are pressured to take out new loans and transfer funds to so-called 'safe accounts' that belong to the fraudsters.
- The Bank of Russia does not offer credit services to individuals or provide instructions to cancel loans through such websites.
- Authorities advise the public to contact their banks directly via official phone numbers if they suspect fraud.
Points of divergence
- On August 9, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that fraudsters use fake links from banks and delivery services during online purchases to steal card data. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- In the State Duma, warned about fraudulent sites imitating Central Bank resources — Ведомости
- How not to become a victim of scammers with fake Central Bank sites: deputy's advice — Вести