The Crime Threat and Public Safety Risk Forecasting Center of the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Records of the Prosecutor General’s Office warns about the increasing activity of internet fraudsters who involve citizens in financial scams using fake investment platforms, deepfake technologies, and fraudulent services promising to recover previously lost investments.

Previously, criminals used phishing websites pretending to be Kazatomprom, but now cybercriminals create fake investment platforms imitating second-tier banks and large construction companies. Using deepfake technologies—such as images, videos, or voices of well-known public figures—they promote fraudulent platforms in order to obtain citizens’ money.

In addition, social networks are actively advertising services that supposedly help victims recover money lost to dishonest brokers.

In reality, this is another fraudulent scheme targeting people who have already lost money through investments.

Stay vigilant!

To protect your money, it is recommended to:

• do not follow suspicious links;

• do not share personal or banking information with third parties;

• verify information about investment offers distributed through social networks, messengers, and advertisements, especially when they promise high and guaranteed returns;

• if fraud is detected, immediately contact law enforcement authorities and inform your bank.

Fraudsters exploit trust. Do not let yourself be deceived.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1175688?lang=kk