Miscreants Compel Media Outlets to Dial Harmful Telephone Numbers
In a concerning development, a new scam is making the rounds in Russia, according to reports by the "Khabarovsk Krai Today" news agency. The scam involves a wide range of false pretexts, including legal issues, financial difficulties, and account hacks.
The scammers, using sophisticated voice forgery techniques, impersonate trusted persons and pressure victims into calling them back. By blocking incoming calls and then coercing people to call them first, they increase their manipulation chances.
One common tactic used by these criminals is to send frightening messages to people's messengers or emails, claiming there are difficulties with paying fines or utility bills, or that there has been a hack on their account on "Gosuslugi". The messages often contain false information and may even include malicious files in .vcf format.
Scammers are posing as banks and government services, urging people to re-register a bank card or provide sensitive information. However, it is crucial to ignore suspicious messages and clarify information through the official number of the agency, which can be found on their website.
The scam messages may also include pretexts of legal issues requiring immediate contact with a "prosecutor". It is essential to remember that official institutions will never ask for personal information or demand immediate action over a message or call.
Stay vigilant and protect yourself from falling victim to this scam. If you receive such messages, do not respond or click on any links. Instead, report the incident to the appropriate authorities to help prevent others from becoming victims.
