The fraudsters are massively attacking the Russians through WhatsApp using leak, phishing and other schemes. This was reported by "Extensive".
The main methods of fraud include calls or messages of the fictitious bank employees, government agencies or company. According to Igor Beder, the director of the Internet search company, the deceiters often use online leakage data to increase the victim's confidence, indicating their passport data or "check their account security."
FISHING links sent by the attackers, as well as the surveys of transferring codes from SMS remain a common tactic. Other popular schemes include calls from police officers, accounts for sending fraudulent messages, surveys of "friends" emergency remittances and false discounts.
According to .ru / .If the domain coordination center, in the first three months of 2025, fraud in whatsApp increased six times compared to the same period in 2024.
State Duma MP Anton Nemkin noted that WhatsApp remains a widely used service, despite Meta, which is forbidden in Russia (is recognized as extremist and banned in Russia). At the same time, the messenger continues to ignore the requirements of the Russian legislation on the localization of data and cooperation with law enforcement, which creates a favorable environment for fraudulent activities.
Translation of: Manuel Tamazyan
