The Ministry of Internal Affairs named the most frequent schemes of Online fraud with bank cards

Fraudsters most often extort money from citizens by using copies of websites of well-known online stores, fake payment pages for SBP and fake sites for renting real estate. This was announced on January 7 by the Department for Combating Cybercrimes of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

"Scammers create fake forms that mimic the SBP interface. A person thinks that they are paying for a purchase, but in fact they are transferring money to intruders or transferring card data to them," the department noted in the Telegram channel.

The department explained that since many payments (for taxis, utilities, goods) take place online, people often keep all funds on their cards, which is what criminals use. In addition to phishing copies of stores, cybercriminals place rental ads on official sites, but transfer them to fake sites with a "discount" for registration.

Purchases on questionable resources or through Telegram bots promising "incredible benefits" are also common. The Ministry of Internal Affairs recommends checking website addresses, not reporting card details, creating separate cards for online payments, and not storing large amounts in savings accounts.

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The effectiveness of large-scale measures depends on the rapid adaptation of criminals to new realities.

A day earlier, the Interior Ministry warned that any request to obtain biometric data remotely is a sign of fraud. The agency added that in case of a fraudulent attack, it is necessary to immediately call the bank at the number on the back of the card, block accounts and change all passwords, especially from online banks and "Public Services".

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