Masquerading as Ministry of Internal Affairs employees: cyber police warn of new fraud scheme

 • 7464 переглядiв

The cyber police warn of a new fraud scheme on social networks, where fraudsters, posing as Ministry of Internal Affairs employees, offer services and disappear after prepayment. The Ministry of Internal Affairs never accepts payments to private accounts, and all services are provided through official channels.

The Cyberpolice reported that fraudsters have started operating on social networks, impersonating employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They offer citizens certain paid services and disappear after receiving overpayment, UNN writes with reference to the Cyberpolice.

Details

The Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with the Cyberpolice, warn: fraudsters have become active on social networks, offering assistance in car registration, obtaining or replacing a driver's license, or queuing, under the guise of "Ministry of Internal Affairs employees." They communicate persuasively in private chats and demand prepayment to personal bank cards. After receiving the money, they disappear

- the cyberpolice warned. 

Remember:

  • The Ministry of Internal Affairs never accepts payments to private accounts;
    • all services are provided only through hsc.gov.ua, "Diia" or "Driver's Account";
      • official pages of the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are verified.

        Addition

          The Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the cyberpolice warn Ukrainians: fraudsters are selling "fake" cars with forged documents and using cunning schemes to deceive potential buyers.

         The Cyberpolice and the Pension Fund of Ukraine warn citizens about the spread of fake messages about alleged changes in pension accrual rules from September 1. 

        Popular
        Rescuer dies in the Maldives during search for bodies of Italian divers

         • 5852 переглядiв

        Spain states that without migrants, bars will close and public services will suffer

         • 4232 переглядiв

        "Big promises, thin results" - Politico on Trump's trip to China

         • 15482 переглядiв

        In Lviv, a man opened fire near a playground and was detained

         • 5500 переглядiв

        News by theme
        Parliament adopted a law on sick leave control: what is envisaged

         • 5057 переглядiв

        Calm, no wind or precipitation - Didenko's weather forecast for November 6

         • 2507 переглядiв

        PUMB launches a gratitude program for blood donors

         • 5758 переглядiв

        Ukraine has increased monthly payments for families of fallen citizens with special merits

         • 3100 переглядiв

        Lithuanian capital's airport temporarily closed due to unknown drone: flights delayed

         • 2913 переглядiв

        How to make homemade marshmallows: simple recipes and tips

         • 54027 переглядiв