Russian law enforcement warned about a new scam scheme involving… (мошенник · мвд · схема)
Russian law enforcement warned about a new scam scheme involving fraudsters pretending to be from management companies or government agencies. The scammers trick victims into providing personal information and transferring money under false pretenses of checking the authenticity of currency or securing funds.
Consensus
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) of Russia has warned about a new scam scheme involving fraudsters
- Scammers pretend to be from management companies or government agencies
- Victims are tricked into providing personal information and transferring money under false pretenses
- The scammers claim there is evidence of drugs or fingerprints on banknotes
- Mothers are told their money may be frozen due to suspected funding of the Ukrainian military
Points of divergence
- Scammers also target students with fake offers for targeted education and scholarships, ultimately stealing access to 'Gosuslugi' services. — vedomosti
- The scheme involves a reverse call from the victim back to another group of fraudsters who pose as support staff — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Ministry of Internal Affairs Warns About Drug Smuggling Scheme Using Banknotes — Ведомости
- Ministry of Internal Affairs reveals the scheme of scammers using intercom replacement — Коммерсантъ
- Ministry of Internal Affairs Reveals Scam Scheme Involving Impersonated Property Management Calls — Ведомости