Beware — a new scheme of deception of parents of schoolchildren
The essence of deception
Scammers call parents and say that their child has been in an accident or has committed a crime. They demand money for the "release" of the child. In most cases, the parents transfer the money without checking the information.
How to protect yourself from scammers
- Do not panic and do not rush to transfer money.
- Call the child or his class teacher, find out if everything is in order with him.
- If the child is really in trouble, contact the police or the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
- Do not give out personal information over the phone, including your child's name and age.
- If you have any doubts, hang up and call the police.
Real case
A resident of the Kirov region transferred 100 thousand rubles to scammers, believing that her son had been in an accident. The woman received a call from an unknown number, the caller introduced himself as a traffic police officer and said that her son had been hit by a car. The scammer demanded 100 thousand rubles for the "release" of the child. The woman transferred the money, and only then called her son and found out that he was all right.
How to punish scammers
If you have become a victim of scammers, contact the police. You can also file a complaint with the prosecutor's office or Roskomnadzor.
In order to find and punish scammers, law enforcement agencies need the help of citizens. If you have any information about the activities of scammers, please contact the police.
