Cybercrime Prevention

Currently, the level of "computer-related" crimes, i.e., crimes where computer technology is used as a tool, is high.

The most common of these include the theft of funds from citizens' settlement accounts (bank cards). In most cases, these crimes become possible as a result of the careless actions of victims who provide access details to their bank accounts under the guise of deception.

Information on methods of stealing citizens' funds, and modern concepts of "vishing" and "phishing," are regularly covered by the media. Particular attention is paid to the so-called conversational genre, where a perpetrator, during a conversation with a potential victim, attempts to obtain bank card details and other personal data that allow access to the "Internet banking" system in order to steal funds. Unfortunately, such wide publicity does not deter perpetrators, as the main factor in committing cybercrimes remains the gullibility of citizens.

In connection with the continuous increase in cybercrime, the Verkhnedvinsk District Prosecutor's Office reminds that bank and law enforcement representatives do not use messengers to communicate with citizens. If you receive a call of this nature, terminate the dialogue and report the incident to law enforcement agencies. Under no circumstances should you disclose your passport details or bank card information to third parties, nor should you yield to the perpetrator's persuasion to take out loans in your name.

Do not rush to click on links received from unknown numbers, do not use public Wi-Fi networks, and do not store your bank card PIN with the card itself.

Your safety is in your hands.

Senior Assistant

District Prosecutor

3rd Class Lawyer A.V. Kuzmichyonok