From December 12 to 16, 15 victims reported to the police about the actions of the company VML_KG. Citizens stated that they installed the mobile application of this company and believed the advertisement promising earnings for watching ads. This project was positioned as a "family business" with a guarantee of rapid income growth.
Those wishing to get rich quickly transferred money to the specified accounts, hoping for an instant increase in their investments. The minimum transfer amount was 27,000 soms.
Some of the victims made transfers without consulting relatives or friends.
The Osh Internal Affairs Department recommends that citizens exercise caution regarding flashy advertisements and aggressive offers, as well as consult with financial specialists before making investments. In case of suspicions of fraud, they advise contacting the cybercrime investigation department.
Law enforcement agencies remind of the following rules:
- do not share your personal information with third parties, including bank card and passport details;
- do not trust platforms that promise high returns with guarantees — this is one of the signs of fraud;
- in case of losing money, immediately contact law enforcement with the appropriate statement.
Additionally, police officers point out the characteristic features of such schemes: lack of customer support, payouts dependent on funds from new participants, demands for additional payments to withdraw money, and subsequent cessation of contact with the organizers.
