The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported a troubling increase in fraud and highlighted the most common schemes of deception.
According to the agency's data, criminals actively use phone calls, as well as messages in messengers and social networks. They may impersonate bank employees, law enforcement officers, or even close relatives, demanding money transfers or personal information under various pretexts.
The most common methods used by fraudsters include attempts to obtain bank card details, one-time codes from SMS, online banking data, as well as personal information through clicks on suspicious links.
Representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasize that no bank or government employee will request confirmation codes, passwords, or complete bank card details over the phone.
There have also been cases where citizens are involved in illegal activities under the pretext of receiving a "reward" for the temporary use of a bank card, known as dropper schemes. It should be remembered that transferring bank details to third parties is illegal and may lead to criminal prosecution.
Citizens are strongly advised to remain vigilant, not to trust suspicious calls and messages, and to promptly report such incidents to law enforcement agencies.
