Student from Altai region sought to swap SNILS, accumulated debt through loans instead.
Student Faced Identity Theft Scam Involving a Loan Fraud
Based in Barnaul, a student found himself caught in a financial pickle when someone, posing as a representative, convinced him to replace his SНИЛS. This alarming incident was reported by the GU MVD of Russia for the Altai Krai.
As the story unfolds, the student received a call from mysterious individuals who insinuated there was an issue with his SНИЛS. Hastily, he provided the numerical codes sent via text. Unfortunately, these scammers took advantage of the situation, securing a loan in the student's name and swiftly transferring 53,000 rubles to unknown phone numbers registered across various regions of the country.
Now, a criminal case has been launched under the article on fraud, and investigators are diligently working to unmask those involved in this deceitful scheme.
Be wary of similar calls from strangers asking for personal details, as organizations and motives vary. Authorities advise terminating such calls and contacting the respective organization or agency directly, should you have any doubts.
A Seemingly Delivered Package, A Stolen "Gosuslugi" Account
Another instance of identity theft involves a woman who had her "Gosuslugi" account compromised through a fake delivery. Criminals have mastered various techniques to steal personal account information, one of which they employ by pretending to be delivery services (like FedEx, UPS, or USPS) via messages or emails. In these messages, they claim delivery problems and include links to fake login pages resembling legit sites, where hapless victims enter their account credentials unknowingly [1][5].
Other scams may involve malware downloads upon clicking the embedded links, granting hackers direct access to devices and passwords stored within [1][5]. Social engineering tactics via phone calls are also common, with fraudsters employing high-pressure tactics to compel victims to reveal passwords, payment details, or remote access to devices [5].
Once a carrier account is compromised, identity theft and financial fraud can ensue given the often shared passwords with banking and email accounts [1][5]. Scammers may even abuse the information to redirect mail, stealing sensitive documents like bank statements or checks for more identity theft opportunities [5].
Keep in mind that any legitimate delivery service will never request payments, passwords, or sensitive details via unsolicited messages [1][4]. Always verify delivery issues through official websites or apps instead of clicking on message links [4][5].
- The general-news outlets in Altai Krai, Russia reported a fraudulent case where a student's SНИЛS was replaced, leading to the transferring of 53,000 rubles to unknown phone numbers across different regions.
- Identity theft can occur in various ways, such as pretending to be delivery services like FedEx, UPS, or USPS, sending fraudulent emails or messages claiming delivery issues and including fake login pages.
- Victims who unknowingly enter their account credentials on these fake login pages may risk compromising their "Gosuslugi" account, leading to identity theft and financial fraud.
- If you receive a suspicious message or email supposedly from a delivery service, it is advisable to verify the issue through the official website or app, rather than clicking on the links provided.
