How romantic scammers play on the fears of lonely hearts.
Cybercrime groups have found a new way to deceive people using dating sites and apps. Attackers play on users 'fears of the dangers of online dating and convince them to pass fake "verification" through special applications. This allows you to steal personal data and charge money from other people's accounts.
The FBI issued a warning about this scheme, noting its similarity to the common tactics of "cutting pigs"in recent years.
Criminals after meeting on the dating platform quickly try to transfer communication to encrypted messengers like WhatsApp or Telegram.
"Under the guise of security concerns, the fraudster sends a link to a site advertising 'free verification', which supposedly protects against communication with criminals-pedophiles, serial killers and maniacs, " the FBI explains.
The site requires you to enter your name, phone number, email address, and bank card details to complete the verification process. The victim is then automatically redirected to another, private dating site, which is paid to use with a monthly subscription.
The ultimate goal of fraudsters is not only to get the initial payment for a subscription by debiting it from hacked accounts, but also to take possession of personal data for identity theft, blackmail or sale on the darknet.
In the warning, the FBI recommends not transferring communication with strangers to other resources from proven platforms that provide a certain level of security and protection. You should also be wary if a new acquaintance starts showing signs of affection too quickly or sends provocative photos.
As more and more stories about victims of romantic scams appear in different countries, governments are forced to take tougher measures. Law enforcement agencies and companies in the United States, China and other countries are trying to stop the activities of organized call centers from which such schemes are coordinated, as well as to bring to justice those involved in laundering stolen funds.
Cybercrime groups have found a new way to deceive people using dating sites and apps. Attackers play on users 'fears of the dangers of online dating and convince them to pass fake "verification" through special applications. This allows you to steal personal data and charge money from other people's accounts.
The FBI issued a warning about this scheme, noting its similarity to the common tactics of "cutting pigs"in recent years.
Criminals after meeting on the dating platform quickly try to transfer communication to encrypted messengers like WhatsApp or Telegram.
"Under the guise of security concerns, the fraudster sends a link to a site advertising 'free verification', which supposedly protects against communication with criminals-pedophiles, serial killers and maniacs, " the FBI explains.
The site requires you to enter your name, phone number, email address, and bank card details to complete the verification process. The victim is then automatically redirected to another, private dating site, which is paid to use with a monthly subscription.
The ultimate goal of fraudsters is not only to get the initial payment for a subscription by debiting it from hacked accounts, but also to take possession of personal data for identity theft, blackmail or sale on the darknet.
In the warning, the FBI recommends not transferring communication with strangers to other resources from proven platforms that provide a certain level of security and protection. You should also be wary if a new acquaintance starts showing signs of affection too quickly or sends provocative photos.
As more and more stories about victims of romantic scams appear in different countries, governments are forced to take tougher measures. Law enforcement agencies and companies in the United States, China and other countries are trying to stop the activities of organized call centers from which such schemes are coordinated, as well as to bring to justice those involved in laundering stolen funds.
