Scam artists swindle two residents of Ekaterinburg, using the Mah messaging app to orchestrate a fraud worth over a million dollars.
In the digital age, the use of messaging apps has become a common part of daily life. However, recent reports by 66.RU have highlighted concerns about the misuse of these platforms for fraudulent activities.
Two fraud cases, totaling approximately 939,000 rubles, have been registered on Mah Messenger in Yekaterinburg since early 2025. The specific details of these cases were not provided in the article.
Anton Nemkin, a member of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy and coordinator of the "Digital Russia" project of the "United Russia" party, expressed his concerns about such services. He stated that they allow criminals to use fake accounts and "scam" Russians anonymously.
Victor Pozniak, the head of the Russian Interior Ministry's Main Directorate for the City of Yekaterinburg, also voiced his concerns, stating that messengers can be used for committing crimes. He further explained that the scheme for committing crimes via messengers involves misleading people into believing their personal data has been hacked.
The nature or type of fraud cases committed via messengers was not specified in the article. However, it was mentioned that scammers often posed as bank employees, law enforcement officers, or government services.
Since the beginning of 2025, over 1,400 fraud cases have been registered in the city. No new information was provided about the total damage, number of fraud cases, or investigations related to fraud on Mah Messenger.
It's important to note that WhatsApp messenger, which belongs to Meta, an organization recognized as extremist and prohibited on the territory of the Russian Federation, was not mentioned in the context of these fraud cases.
In response to these concerns, no new information was provided about any actions taken to prevent or address the fraud cases on Mah Messenger.
The State Duma has also called Telegram and WhatsApp tools of pressure, deception, and radicalization.
In a positive note, it was reported that 10,000 fraudulent numbers were blocked on the Mah Messenger. However, the total number of fraud cases registered in the city since the beginning of 2025, excluding those on Mah Messenger, was not disclosed.
As digital platforms continue to play a significant role in our lives, it's crucial to stay vigilant and aware of potential threats, especially when it comes to our personal and financial security.
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