In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cases of fraud in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic.
Criminals use modern technologies and manipulative techniques to steal money from citizens.
Among the most common schemes of deception are phone calls, messages through social networks, and messengers. Fraudsters often pose as bank employees, law enforcement officials, or even close relatives, demanding money transfers or personal information under various pretexts.
It is reported that "in most cases, criminals attempt to obtain bank card data, one-time codes from SMS, information about online banking, and personal data by clicking on suspicious links."
The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasizes that employees of banks and government institutions never ask for confirmation codes, passwords, or full bank card details over the phone.
Additionally, there are cases where citizens are involved in illegal activities under the pretext of receiving a "reward" for the temporary use of a bank card (so-called "dropping"). Transferring one's banking information to third parties is illegal and can lead to criminal liability.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs urges citizens to be vigilant, not to trust suspicious calls and messages, not to share personal information, and to immediately report such cases to law enforcement agencies.
