The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported an increase in fraud and emphasized the most common schemes of deception to citizens.
According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, criminals actively use phone calls, as well as messages on social networks and messengers. They may impersonate bank employees, law enforcement officials, or even acquaintances, demanding money transfers or personal information under various pretexts.
The most common attempts by fraudsters are related to obtaining bank card details, one-time codes from SMS, as well as requesting internet banking information and personal data through suspicious links.
Representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasize that neither bank employees nor government officials ever ask for confirmation codes, passwords, or full card details over the phone.
There are also cases where citizens are involved in illegal activities under the pretext of receiving a "reward" for the temporary use of bank cards, known as dropper schemes. Transferring details to third parties is a violation of the law and may result in criminal liability.
Citizens are strongly advised to be vigilant, not to trust suspicious calls and messages, and to immediately report such incidents to law enforcement authorities.
