Fraudsters have started deceiving Russians against the backdrop of gasoline problems.

      Against the backdrop of increased demand for gasoline and reports of supply disruptions, scammers have begun to launch fake websites related to fuel en masse. As reported by "Lenta.ru," citing a study by the Smart Business Alert service, since the beginning of summer, between 10 to 20 such resources appear online daily.

      Experts note that these websites often disguise themselves as services for checking fuel availability, booking a queue at gas stations, or scheduling a specific time. They are usually targeted at specific regions, cities, or districts and are spread through local chats, communities of motorists, and Telegram channels.

      One common scheme involves the sale of "coupons" or "vouchers" for refueling. Users are asked to make a prepayment via the SBP or by transferring money to a card, after which the money disappears along with the seller.

      Another scheme is related to account theft. Under the guise of confirming a reservation or receiving an electronic coupon, individuals are asked to enter a code from an SMS. In reality, this could be a code from "Gosuslugi" or a messenger that allows criminals to gain access to the account.

      Additionally, scammers offer to download applications that supposedly contain fuel cards, notifications about gasoline arrivals, or searches for available gas stations. In fact, such files may contain viruses capable of stealing personal data, intercepting messages, and gaining access to banking applications.

      Experts advise against clicking on suspicious links, not transferring money for "fuel reservations," and not sharing confirmation codes with third parties. It is especially important to be cautious during periods of hype surrounding gasoline.