How the scam works
Scammers impersonate a trusted party, create urgency, and push for a transfer or one-time codes. If the story matches «online shopping scam in Russia — #1445», treat it as fraud until proven otherwise via official channels.
What to do
- End the call — you do not owe politeness to a scammer
- Never share SMS codes or card data
- Call the bank or agency only via the official number
- Warn family members about this script