On New Year's Eve, criminals deceive Russians under the pretext of large discounts as well as gifts “at bargain prices”. This is based on documents of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation that I read .
So, scammers take advantage of the New Year's bustle and include so-called “holiday bait” in their plot to deceive Russians. These are gift sets that are said to be available for purchase at unusually reduced prices. Usually, to receive them, they require payment in advance.
In addition, scammers also use timed fake draws and promotions. They reported that there were supposedly a few minutes left to take advantage of the offer, the Ministry of Internal Affairs noted.
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Other common pre-holiday scams are fake marketplace pages with discounts of up to 90% off, as well as links in chat or mailings that lead to scam sites.
Previously, experts said that on the eve of the holiday, the activity of cybercriminals, who disguise attacks as harmless congratulations, increases sharply. According to experts, the main tool of attackers is not complex technology but social engineering – emotional manipulation.
Previously, the Ministry of Internal Affairs revealed the most common misconception among Russians about scammers.
