Relatives of prisoners of war have been warned about an increase in fraudsters offering a "place on exchange lists" for money. This was reported by the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, writes UNN.
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The increase in the number of fraud cases is linked to news in the media about a possible intensification of prisoner exchanges. Criminals call the relatives of defenders who are in captivity or have gone missing. They introduce themselves as officials or employees of institutions allegedly connected with detention facilities in Russia. To increase trust, fraudsters sometimes use real personal data of families, including surnames and addresses.
Such calls are received not only by relatives of prisoners, but also by families of already released defenders, the Coordination Headquarters noted. It emphasized that only authorized state bodies are engaged in the search and liberation of people. Any "intermediaries" have no influence on negotiations, and offers to help for a reward are a crime.
Relatives are urged to remain vigilant, not to transfer money or personal information to unknown persons. In case of suspicious calls, it is necessary to immediately contact law enforcement agencies and the relevant headquarters.