The Interior Ministry warned about fraud under the pretext of photo sessions for models

The scammers started using a new scheme of embezzlement from accounts under the pretext of holding photo shoots for models. This was announced on Saturday, April 19, by the Department for the organization of the fight against the illegal use of information and communication technologies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation TASS.

According to this scheme, the attackers post ads on social networks about the photographer's services under the guise of novice specialists. They offer to shoot and pay only for the services of a stylist and studio rent.

The girls are offered to follow the link to the website and enter their card details.

After that, the scammers receive the victim's bank details and withdraw funds from the account.

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Earlier, on April 17, the Department for combating the illegal use of information and communication technologies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation reported that scammers were calling Russians, posing as law enforcement officers or government officials, and asking them to register on a certain resource. They then suggest enabling a screen demonstration to simplify the process. As a result, fraudsters gain access to personal data and restore access to the account on Gosuslugi.