Russians have been warned about a new fraud scheme using dating sites

Fraudsters create fake profiles, gain trust and offer to win a prize

Russians have been warned about a new scheme of fraudsters who create fake profiles on dating sites. The fraudsters gain the trust of their victims by engaging in correspondence and offering to win a prize. After that, they extort money from the victims under various pretexts.

The scheme involves several stages.

First, fraudsters create fake profiles on dating sites, usually using photos of attractive people. They start correspondence with potential victims, gradually gaining their trust. After some time, the fraudsters offer to take part in a prize draw. To do this, you need to follow the link and enter your personal data, including your phone number. After that, the victim receives a message stating that he has won a prize, for example, a large sum of money or an expensive gadget.

To receive the prize, you need to pay a certain amount for its delivery. The amount is usually small, so the victim does not suspect fraud. After receiving the money, the fraudsters disappear and do not contact the victim again. Law enforcement agencies advise Russians to be vigilant and not to trust strangers who offer tempting offers on dating sites. You should not follow the links sent by them and enter your personal data. If you have become a victim of fraud, you should immediately contact the police.