They will take away the last savings – scammers again cash in on the grief of Ukrainians

The cyber police have recorded a new type of fraud in Ukraine, which has been actively spreading recently.

According to the State Service for Special Communications, users receive SMS messages on their phones with information about cash payments during martial law.

Fraudsters speculate on the fact that the state financially supports the IDPs and offer users to take the promised 2,000 or 3,000 hryvnias. Sometimes the mailing list mentions the figures of 5000 or 4000 hryvnia.

Phishing example / Photo: screenshot

Phishing example / Photo: screenshot

In all cases, users are prompted to follow a link to a website where they can apply for assistance. The resource requires the input of personal data and a bank card number to “credit” money.

This is a typical type of phishing – extorting personal information from citizens. Based on this data, attackers can appropriate the money left on the cards of Ukrainians.

If you notice fraudulent activity on the network, be sure to report it to the cyber police. Information can be sent by mail: [email protected]

Con artists adapt to war

Under martial law, many new types of fraud have appeared, adapted to the realities of Ukrainian life. In particular, they actively speculate on online purchases even if they know that they are buying goods for defenders. The scheme is quite familiar – they ask to send money for the purchase in advance, and when they receive it, they stop answering or block the number.

One of the most cynical ways that attackers have come up with is to take money from refugees and IDPs. Mothers with children are offered paid transportation to the border or a settlement in the west of the country, and after receiving an advance payment, scammers do not get in touch.

After the liberation of Ukrainian cities from the occupiers, enterprising scammers began to offer mine clearance services. Of course, for this they ask people for money. The rescuers stressed that the special services carry out demining free of charge and urged citizens not to fall for the scheme.

Earlier, we talked in more detail about how scammers masquerade as well-known institutions and attract people to dangerous sites. We also described the ways in which refugees in Poland can be deceived.