Before the holidays, to deceive users, attackers often use spam mailings leading to phishing sites with “promotions” from well-known companies, Permyakov said.
“The main goal of the scammers in this case is to give the victim a minimum of time to think and lure out information about payment details or make a payment,” the expert explained.
In addition, scammers “sell” tickets to children’s events and shows, Permyakov added.
Buyers are often searched for on social networks or on parent forums, offering to purchase tickets from them at a very good discount.
In addition, according to the expert, fake charity fundraisers have become more frequent.
Users may also receive a letter or SMS with information about winning a lottery or receiving a payment from the government.
To receive money, attackers will most likely ask you to enter your bank card details using a personal link, which should not be done, Permyakov warned.
In addition, he emphasized that this year, fraud using deepfake technology has become more frequent - attackers can use the victim’s fake voice generated by artificial intelligence to blackmail relatives or colleagues, the expert explained.
To prevent account compromise and loss of savings, the expert advises enabling two-factor authentication if the service allows it, and using complex and long passwords.
The expert also advises to always read SMS and push notifications from services and not to share data with anyone to confirm an operation or log in to the system.
In addition, you should not answer calls from unfamiliar numbers in instant messengers.
“Government services do not call via messenger to report that you are a victim, witness or suspect.
If the interlocutor does not give you time to think, just leave the conversation.
If he demands that you not tell anyone, go to the police,” Permyakov noted.
Earlier, Ivan Solovyov, Doctor of Law, Professor, Honored Lawyer of Russia, spoke in a conversation with RT about the most common fraudulent schemes in 2023.