From May 27 to June 5, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is holding a republican preventive campaign "Decade of Cybersecurity"

The insufficient level of digital literacy, as well as the gullibility of our citizens, have led to an increase in the number of Internet crimes. This year, 88 residents of the Polotsk region have become victims of cyber fraudsters. Most of the victims communicated in the messenger with unknown persons or tried to buy goods on social networks. However, the largest losses are for those who believed the curators of cryptocurrency exchanges or investment projects, and invested their money, expecting quick and high profits, but in the end were left with nothing.

Let's give an example of new fraud schemes:

FIGURE 1: MOBILE OPERATORS

To obtain personal data and steal money, fraudsters call from Belarusian numbers, introducing themselves as an employee of one of the mobile operators (MTS, A1).

Scammers introduce themselves as employees of mobile operators and ask them to perform some actions (for example, follow a link) to download malware and gain access to logins and passwords stored in the gadget. They can also insist on updating the mobile assistant or conducting a job satisfaction survey (by entering a combination of numbers), which allows them to remotely access self-service systems.

The recommendations in all cases remain the same: it is better not to answer calls from unfamiliar numbers. If the conversation is started, then, at the slightest suspicion, you should end it as soon as possible, then call the bank/police/telecom operator at the number on the official website to clarify whether representatives of organizations or departments actually called.

SCHEME 2: OFFERS OF FALSE BROKERS

The promise of easy money attracts many. Attackers contact potential investors through social networks or call them under the guise of employees of well-known investment companies. The offer is tempting - you just need to open a "brokerage" account and invest. To open such an account, fraudsters require you to install an application. Further, the program simulates the alleged growth of income from investments, including in cryptocurrency. As soon as the "investor" has a desire to withdraw money from the account, problems begin. False brokers say that it is difficult to do this. You need to replenish your account again for a certain amount, pay for "insurance" or daily placement of currency in the "European cell". As a result, the investor loses his money, and at the same time the hope for future millions.

Remember the simple rules that will help you avoid falling for the bait of investment scammers:

• Check the website of the investment company or broker. Pay attention to the details and availability of a license.
• Refuse the services of the company or its representatives if they ask to transfer money for services to an individual's card (or through an electronic wallet).
• Be sure to conclude an agreement and request a report on the provision of brokerage services.
• Do not be fooled by promises of guaranteed high income in a short time.

Head of the Defense Industry

Department of Internal Affairs of the Polotsk District Executive Committee D.S. Podterob

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