Salute, for those who like to break someone else's account, this article is for informational purposes so that you do not fall for the luck of scammers, but not as a call to action.
Each of the schemes below is designed for a certain category of citizens, therefore, even if you understand that you cannot be deceived in this way, warn your loved ones.
1. SMS win. The algorithm of this scheme is as follows: a mobile phone user receives an SMS containing information about the alleged prize. A person who is familiar with such a scheme will send SMS or call back to the specified number, and as a result, money will be debited from the account for these actions in favor of the fraudsters who developed the scheme.
2. "Get our money back." In this case, an SMS is sent to the phone with the text that your account has been replenished with a certain amount. The message is followed by a call, where they tell you, you have replenished your account by accident, by mistake. Of course, you will be asked to return this money.
In this case, you need to be very careful and check the account first. If the amount on the account has not changed, feel free to ignore the caller.
3. Services 18+ or SMS dating. Such schemes are more designed for men who are hungry for online entertainment. The rates for such calls or messages are fabulous.
4. Arrest and detention of a relative by the police. An old, but effective scheme, when swindlers present themselves as police officers and offer to “grease” your relative from prison for a certain amount. The task of the fraudster is to intimidate the person as much as possible, not giving the opportunity to soberly assess the situation and contact loved ones.
5. A call from “bank employees”. In this case, they call you and introduce themselves as an employee of the bank in which you have an account. You will be asked for a card number and a three-digit code to allegedly unblock it.
6. “We are calling on the ad”. This scam is valid for those who posted an announcement about the loss of a pet, keys or mobile. The fraudster will demand money from you for returning the item that he does not have.
7. Online trading. This scheme is as simple as possible - you want to buy a product, and you are asked to make a 100% advance payment, as a result, you have neither money nor goods.
8. Credit card scam. The subscriber receives an SMS message or a call with a proposal to receive a bank card, which has a significant credit limit and a small percentage. The person agrees, but it turns out that the issue of the card is paid. Despite this, many transfer money, since very often you have to pay for the issue of a card, for example, in some banks, sports clubs, etc.
9. Virus attack. You are sent a message stating that the device is infected with a virus, in order to eliminate it, you must pay a certain fee.
10. Help with money transfers. You are asked to transfer money to a foreign bank, to help a certain rich investor for a certain percentage. But, before the "investor" transfers money to you for the operation, it turns out that it is necessary to deposit a certain amount for the guarantee.
11. Fraudsters imitate work in the Forex market. The scheme is designed for those who want to make money on the Internet. The scammers receive a call, an SMS or an e-mail, where the victim is persuaded to take part in the earnings. In the process, a person loses large sums that no one will reimburse.
12. Loss of SIM card. Fraudsters fraudulently find out the bank card number and contact phone number of the potential victim. The number receives a couple of test calls to prove your rights to the card. In the mobile phone salon, the swindlers say that the card has been lost and it is being restored, since they easily call the last two numbers from which the call was made.
Each of the schemes below is designed for a certain category of citizens, therefore, even if you understand that you cannot be deceived in this way, warn your loved ones.
1. SMS win. The algorithm of this scheme is as follows: a mobile phone user receives an SMS containing information about the alleged prize. A person who is familiar with such a scheme will send SMS or call back to the specified number, and as a result, money will be debited from the account for these actions in favor of the fraudsters who developed the scheme.
2. "Get our money back." In this case, an SMS is sent to the phone with the text that your account has been replenished with a certain amount. The message is followed by a call, where they tell you, you have replenished your account by accident, by mistake. Of course, you will be asked to return this money.
In this case, you need to be very careful and check the account first. If the amount on the account has not changed, feel free to ignore the caller.
3. Services 18+ or SMS dating. Such schemes are more designed for men who are hungry for online entertainment. The rates for such calls or messages are fabulous.
4. Arrest and detention of a relative by the police. An old, but effective scheme, when swindlers present themselves as police officers and offer to “grease” your relative from prison for a certain amount. The task of the fraudster is to intimidate the person as much as possible, not giving the opportunity to soberly assess the situation and contact loved ones.
5. A call from “bank employees”. In this case, they call you and introduce themselves as an employee of the bank in which you have an account. You will be asked for a card number and a three-digit code to allegedly unblock it.
6. “We are calling on the ad”. This scam is valid for those who posted an announcement about the loss of a pet, keys or mobile. The fraudster will demand money from you for returning the item that he does not have.
7. Online trading. This scheme is as simple as possible - you want to buy a product, and you are asked to make a 100% advance payment, as a result, you have neither money nor goods.
8. Credit card scam. The subscriber receives an SMS message or a call with a proposal to receive a bank card, which has a significant credit limit and a small percentage. The person agrees, but it turns out that the issue of the card is paid. Despite this, many transfer money, since very often you have to pay for the issue of a card, for example, in some banks, sports clubs, etc.
9. Virus attack. You are sent a message stating that the device is infected with a virus, in order to eliminate it, you must pay a certain fee.
10. Help with money transfers. You are asked to transfer money to a foreign bank, to help a certain rich investor for a certain percentage. But, before the "investor" transfers money to you for the operation, it turns out that it is necessary to deposit a certain amount for the guarantee.
11. Fraudsters imitate work in the Forex market. The scheme is designed for those who want to make money on the Internet. The scammers receive a call, an SMS or an e-mail, where the victim is persuaded to take part in the earnings. In the process, a person loses large sums that no one will reimburse.
12. Loss of SIM card. Fraudsters fraudulently find out the bank card number and contact phone number of the potential victim. The number receives a couple of test calls to prove your rights to the card. In the mobile phone salon, the swindlers say that the card has been lost and it is being restored, since they easily call the last two numbers from which the call was made.
