On February 18-20, anti-fraud cybercrime prevention measures are being held in Astana's shopping and entertainment centers. The event was organized by the capital's police department, the official website of the city administration reports.
Police officers will conduct explanations to familiarize the population with types of cybercrime and increase their financial literacy.
Experts noted the importance of constantly updating device security, using more reliable passwords, and being careful when connecting to unprotected Internet networks.
The Astana police department is conducting explanations on distributing booklets that protect against fraudsters, involving volunteers.
"During the operational-search activities, 5 fraudulent schemes were revealed, as well as 10 previously committed crimes. For the purpose of prevention, mass distribution of warning materials was organized. Propaganda work is being carried out on the streets of the city. Volunteers, bloggers, media representatives and celebrities were involved in the campaign,” noted the head of the Cybercrime Department, police lieutenant colonel Talgat Bulegenov.
He also named the most common types of fraudulent schemes.
“The most common are calls on behalf of security specialists from banks, law enforcement agencies, the National Security Committee, and mobile operators. They also hack WhatsApp messenger accounts, and then start sending messages asking for money on behalf of the victim. Those who sell goods or services through the OLX.kz, Satu.kz trading platforms often fall under the sights of fraudsters. Here, fraudsters often ask to transfer an advance payment for the goods or follow a link to its delivery. I would like to note that selling goods through social networks Instagram and TikTok is a favorite place for fraudsters. As a rule, fake versions of accounts are opened, where they ask to pay the full cost of the goods. "Fraudsters also often lure people into investing in cryptocurrency and securities," warned Talgat Bulegenov.
He recommends that fraudsters immediately contact the police.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/941590