Putin urged Russians to hang up in case of a call from scammers

Russian President Vladimir Putin called on all Russians to hang up if they receive suspicious calls. On December 19, he urged all Russians to hang up the phone if they receive suspicious calls. In this way, according to the president, you can protect yourself from fraudsters.

Putin cited the example of his acquaintances who "immediately hang up" in case of calls from unfamiliar numbers and offers "related to some actions."

"I highly recommend all citizens of the country to act in exactly the same way," he emphasized.

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Earlier in the day, Alexander Khaminsky, a lawyer and head of the Center for Law Enforcement in Moscow and the Moscow region, said that scammers using New Year's Eve promotions are gaining access to Russians' bank accounts. According to Khaminskiy, the con artists call with offers to buy goods with discounts of 50% or more. Operators claim that it is necessary to free the warehouses of large retail chains from the surplus of the current assortment, mentioning those goods that Russians usually purchase as New Year gifts.

To avoid the trap of fraudsters, the specialist recommends vigilance and caution, as well as not to agree to send and receive any files from unfamiliar subscribers.

The direct line with Vladimir Putin in 2024 is combined with a press conference for the media. The format called "The results of the year with Vladimir Putin" allows the president to convey his position not only on citizens' issues, but also on the state and world agenda, which is often asked by journalists.

The latest news about "Results of the Year with Vladimir Putin - 2024" - in the Izvestia story.