Mothers Warned Over Fuel Card Scam
The Ministry of Internal Affairs revealed a fraudulent scheme involving the sale of fuel cards and coupons.
Consensus
- Cybercriminals are advertising fuel cards and vouchers at low prices or during limited-time promotions.
- The ads are posted on social media, messengers, websites, and advertising platforms.
- Clicking on the links directs victims to phishing websites.
- Victims are asked to provide bank card details, one-time codes, and other confidential information.
- The criminals gain unauthorized access to victims' bank accounts.
- The fake websites often mimic the appearance of official fuel company websites.
- The victims do not receive the purchased items after payment.
- The fraudulent websites become inaccessible after the scam.
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs advises purchasing fuel cards and vouchers only through official channels or authorized representatives.
Coverage (2 sources)
- In the Ministry of Internal Affairs, they told about a fraudulent scheme with the sale of fuel cards and coupons — Коммерсантъ
- MVD warned about fraudulent scheme involving sale of fuel cards and coupons 'on promotion' — Интерфакс