CrimeaPRESS reports:
Fraudsters literally invent new schemes to attack citizens every day. At the same time, there are a number of signs that can give them away — what these signs are, said State Duma deputy Anton Nemkin.
Fraudsters are using a new scheme to attack citizens: they pose as employees of a telecom operator and call subscribers, claiming that they need to update network settings or perform some technical manipulations to improve the quality of communication. Most often, such tricks are used as threats of temporary disconnection of communication services or unavailability of the Internet in case of refusal to follow their instructions, said RIA News Director of the MTS «Defender» product Andrey Biychuk.
If the victim is hooked, the scammers may ask the subscriber to dictate a unique code or password, presumably received from the State Services portal or from the personal account of the telecom operator. This data can subsequently be used to gain access to confidential information and personal data of the subscriber and to carry out financial fraud.
The ability to identify a telephone scammer is an important skill that can help protect your personal data and finances, recalled Anton Nemkin, a member of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technology and Communications.
The first and most obvious sign is unexpected calls asking for personal information. Fraudsters often pose as employees of banks, government agencies, or large companies and demand account numbers, passwords, or other confidential data. Genuine organizations never ask for such information over the phone, so you should always be on guard and not disclose personal information to strangers.— said the deputy.
The second sign of a scammer is creating a sense of urgency or panic.
Fraudsters often use scare tactics, claiming that your accounts have been frozen or that you are facing legal action if you do not provide the requested information immediately. They may put pressure on you so that you do not have time to think about the situation and check the veracity of their words. In such cases, it is important to remain calm and not to give in to provocations, and also to double-check the information by calling the organization yourself on the official number, — notes Nemkin.
Another clear sign is unusual methods of payment or receipt of funds.
Fraudsters may ask you to transfer money through anonymous payment systems, top up your balance through terminals, buy gift cards or cryptocurrency. These payment methods are often used because they are more difficult to track and return. If you encounter such requests, this is a sure sign that you are dealing with a scammer. Also, you should be wary of leading questions that scammers use to collect more information. For example, they may not know the exact name of your bank or other specific information that a real employee of the organization should know. If the caller asks a lot of questions and tries to get information out of you, this should be a warning sign. It is always better to hang up and call the organization back on the official number to make sure the call is genuine. In general, it is important to be vigilant, be critical of any unexpected calls, and not give out personal information to strangers over the phone.— the parliamentarian concluded.
source: press service of the State Duma deputy Anton Nemkin
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