Sberbank Warns of New Fraud Scheme

Sberbank has warned of a new fraud scheme that is being used to deceive users. The attackers have created a fake website, called the Unified State Register, which they claim belongs to the Bank of Russia. The site contains photographs of real-life public figures from the banking sector, as well as links to official websites of well-known banks and the Gosuslugi portal.
The fraud scheme works like this: the first fraudster calls the victim and introduces himself as an employee of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation. The fraudster then informs the victim that their money is in danger and they must follow the instructions of a “specialist of the Bank of Russia”.
The second fraudster then takes over the conversation and suggests that the victim verify the accuracy of the information provided by going to the website of the “Unified State Register”. The victim is then asked to enter a certain number, which the fraudster provides. After entering the number, the victim sees the position, qualification information and other fictitious characteristics of the fictitious “employee of the Bank of Russia”.
To further convince the victim, the scammer suggests entering a “customer verification ID”. After entering the ID, the victim sees fake information about fraud attempts with their money and a recommendation to follow the instructions of the employee who contacted them.
The fraudster then convinces the victim to apply for loans in different banks in order to “cancel the loans that the attackers are trying to take on their behalf” and transfer the money taken on credit to an account owned by the criminals.

How to Protect Yourself from Fraud

Sberbank advises users to be aware of this new fraud scheme and to be vigilant when receiving calls from unknown numbers. It is important to remember that banks and other official institutions will never ask for personal information or money over the phone.
If you receive a suspicious call, it is best to hang up and contact the bank or institution directly to verify the information. It is also important to be aware of the signs of fraud and to never give out personal information or money to someone you do not know.

Conclusion

Sberbank has warned of a new fraud scheme that is being used to deceive users. The attackers have created a fake website, called the Unified State Register, which they claim belongs to the Bank of Russia. The fraud scheme works by convincing the victim to apply for loans in different banks in order to “cancel the loans that the attackers are trying to take on their behalf” and transfer the money taken on credit to an account owned by the criminals.
It is important to be aware of this new fraud scheme and to be vigilant when receiving calls from unknown numbers. If you receive a suspicious call, it is best to hang up and contact the bank or institution directly to verify the information. It is also important to be aware of the signs of fraud and to never give out personal information or money to someone you do not know.