The scammers pose as employees of the Bank of Russia and demand to close the "international account"

      The scammers started using a new scheme, posing as employees of the Bank of Russia. In their letters, citizens are informed that they allegedly have an "international account" with a large amount of money in it. If they refuse to close it, victims receive threats of fines and seizure of property.

      The attackers offer assistance in withdrawing funds while maintaining interest income, but for this they require providing information about the Russian bank account where the largest amount is located. To get more details, they suggest contacting us via messengers or responding to an email.

      Some emails contain phishing links leading to fake websites where victims are required to enter personal information and bank details. In other cases, malware is used, which is installed on the victim's device, giving access to banking applications.

      Fraudsters actively threaten not only with fines, but also with the seizure of property or compulsory collection of wages in case of refusal to comply with their demands.

      Experts remind that employees of the Bank of Russia never contact citizens to conduct transactions on their accounts. It is important not to respond to such emails, not to click on links and not to provide your data. Experts also recommend installing antivirus software and updating it regularly. In case of doubt, you can always call the bank at the official number indicated on the card or website.