From July to November 2023, Internet fraudsters stole approximately 47 million rubles from Russians using the fake OnlyFans app. In this respect reports Forbes publication cites FACCT research
Under the new scheme, the girl, under whose guise the scammer is hiding, sends intimate photos to the gentleman after meeting someone on social networks or Telegram chatbots. The rest of the nude photos can only be viewed on OnlyFans. However, OnlyFans is currently unavailable to users in Russia, and scammers offer to install a special application on the victim’s phone from the fake Google Play.
After downloading the fake OnlyFans, the gentleman pays a symbolic $1 subscription to retrieve the card data, and the hidden spyware hijacks the SMS codes to steal more money. This plan is actively used by attackers not only in Russia but also in European countries.
According to FACCT, there are currently six fraudulent groups operating under this scheme in the Russian Federation.
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