Recently, cases of fraudulent accounts being created on social networks and messengers have become more frequent. The attackers spread false information about the sale of goods, the provision of services, holding promotions and sweepstakes, using the names of well-known organizations and companies.
Special care should be taken when receiving messages offering to purchase goods or services at suspiciously low prices, as well as when clicking on links from unknown sources.
How scammers operate
The most common fraud schemes:
- creating fake pages of organizations and online stores;
- posting false information about discounts and special offers;
- the requirement of prepayment for goods or services;
- sending messages with malicious links;
- request for personal data and bank card details.
Vishing is a type of telephone fraud in which attackers pose as employees of a bank, law enforcement agencies, or other organizations and try to obtain confidential information.
Fraudsters can report allegedly suspicious card transactions, ask you to name codes from SMS messages, bank card details, or install special applications on your mobile phone. Remember: bank employees never ask for full card details, CVV code, passwords, or confirmation codes over the phone.
How to protect yourself
To avoid becoming a victim of scams:
- verify the authenticity of accounts and organization pages.;
- Don't click on suspicious links.;
- do not share bank card details and SMS codes with unauthorized persons.;
- use complex passwords and two-factor authentication.;
- carefully check the information about the promotions and special offers.;
- do not transfer funds to strangers without verifying the information.
If you are a victim of fraud
If you encounter cybercrime or become a victim of fraudulent activities, contact law enforcement agencies immediately. Take care of your personal data and follow the rules of digital security.
Our dentistry never requests bank card information, CVV codes, passwords, or SMS codes over the phone. Appointments and payments for services are made only through the clinic's official communication channels.
