The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported an increase in fraudulent activities and warned the public about the most commonly encountered scams.
According to the agency's information, fraudsters are increasingly using phone calls, as well as messages in messengers and social networks. They impersonate bank employees, law enforcement representatives, or even relatives, demanding money transfers or personal data under various pretexts.
The most common methods of deception include attempts to obtain bank card details, temporary codes from SMS messages, information for accessing online banking, and personal information through clicks on suspicious links.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasizes that neither bank employees nor representatives of government agencies ever request confirmation codes, passwords, or full card details over the phone.
There are also reports of cases where citizens are drawn into illegal activities under the pretext of receiving a "reward" for the temporary use of a bank card, known as dropper schemes. Transferring bank details to third parties is a crime and can lead to criminal liability.
Citizens are strongly advised to remain vigilant, not to trust suspicious calls and messages, and to immediately contact law enforcement in case of detecting fraudulent activities.
