#fraud
Articles: 10
ImportantCrimePolice warn of a new scheme: malicious apps via ads and Telegram bots
Fraudsters lure people to fake sites and ask them to download a file. How the scheme works and why free offline navigators are dangerous.
Crime“Your money is in danger”: how fraudsters in Kyiv pose as police and the SBU
Fraudsters scare people with invented cases and ask them to transfer funds to a “safe account”. How to recognise the deception.
Technology · GuideHow to protect your smartphone from malicious apps: seven rules everyone should know
Simple digital hygiene rules: where to install apps from, which permissions not to give and what to do if the smartphone is already infected.
Crime · GuideWhat to do if fraudsters have deceived you: a step-by-step guide for the first hours
A clear sequence of actions for those who gave money or data to fraudsters: how to block a card, where to report and how to preserve evidence.
Crime · GuidePhishing: how to tell a fraudulent email or text from a genuine one
Fake messages from banks, delivery services and state bodies: signs of deception, examples and what to do if you have already clicked the link.
Crime · GuideFraudsters on classifieds sites: “delivery” and prepayment schemes
How fraudsters deceive sellers and buyers on online marketplaces and how to protect yourself when buying or selling.
Crime · Guide“A relative in trouble”: how the scheme works and how to protect older loved ones
Fraudsters call older people and tell them about an alleged accident or trouble with relatives. How to recognise the deception and what to agree with your family in advance.
Economy · GuideSafe online shopping: how to check a shop and avoid fraudsters
A practical checklist: what to verify on a site before buying, how to pay safely and what to do if the goods do not arrive.
Crime · GuideInvestment scams: “quick earnings” on social media and why not to trust them
How fraudsters lure people with promises of easy money in crypto and on exchanges, why the scheme is dangerous and what the signs of fraud are.
Crime · GuideFake summonses and threats of a “criminal case”: how fraudsters operate in Kyiv and how to tell the deception
Fraudsters send messages on behalf of a military enlistment office or the police demanding payment of a “fine”. How to recognise a fake and where to verify information.