The Central Bank reported that fraudsters began to use a new scheme – now they promise victims to return the money in cash at the reception of the Bank of Russia (Central Bank). The relevant publication was published at: telegram channel departments.
Fraudsters reportedly threatened victims with withdrawing money from their accounts and urged them to transfer it to a “safe” account at the Central Bank, promising to give the money in cash at the Bank of Russia reception in Moscow.
It is also alleged that the victims will face criminal liability for disclosing information about the search. In the end, they are persuaded by confirmation of the appointment for a personal appointment at the 300 number of the Bank of Russia – the short number of the Bank of Russia, after which the criminals gain the trust of their interlocutors and force them to transfer money to them.
Before that the Central Bank named The amount stolen from Russian accounts in the second quarter.
scammers before developed New scheme with SIM cards.