Scammers Steal Messenger Accounts Posing as Utility Bill Recalculations
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The Russian Interior Ministry's Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime has warned about a new scam where criminals create closed groups in messengers, posing as energy supply companies. They initially ask users to confirm their personal data, such as full name and date of birth, and then direct them to a chatbot to enter a six-digit authorization code for their messenger account, giving scammers full access.
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