Fraudsters use phone calls to steal accounts in Russia

A new scheme for stealing accounts in services and messengers has been detected in Russia. Experts from Solar AURA warn that fraudsters have started using calls from unknown numbers to gain access to users' personal profiles.

The scheme is simple but effective: the attacker calls the victim's phone, the call is immediately dropped, and then they ask in a messenger message to provide the last 2-4 digits of the number. If the person agrees, the fraudsters gain control of the account. Specialists note that modern services use calls for identity verification, which is exactly what the attackers exploit.

Experts strongly advise against sharing personal data with strangers, whether over the phone or through messaging. It's important to use only official resources and verify website addresses through search engines to eliminate the risk of phishing and fraud. For additional protection, specialists recommend installing antivirus programs that help detect malicious links and applications. Even seemingly harmless actions, like sharing a few digits of a phone number, can lead to complete loss of control over an account.

Stay vigilant and avoid sharing even a small part of your personal data with outsiders—this can save your accounts and information from theft.