New type of fraud involving ePidtrymka in Ukraine

Fraudsters are increasing their activity in Ukraine, attempting to deceive citizens seeking assistance under the "єПідтримка" (ePidtrymka) programme. The criminals are creating fake websites and accounts with the aim of extracting banking details from gullible users.

The country's Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned citizens about the growing threat and urged them to be vigilant to avoid losing their funds.

How do the fraudsters operate?

• They create fake websites and accounts offering assistance with processing "state" payments. • The criminals then ask victims to click on suspicious links and enter their bank card details. • The obtained data is used to make unauthorised withdrawals from the cards.

How to protect yourself?

Law enforcement agencies strongly recommend not entering personal information, such as card numbers, PIN codes, logins and passwords for internet banking, as well as one-time passwords or codes from SMS, on suspicious resources.

Information on social payments should be verified only on the official websites of state bodies and organisations.

Banks and state institutions never request card details via social media or third-party websites.

If you have become a victim of fraudsters, you should immediately report it to the police, the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasised.