Fraudsters impersonating the Wildberries online marketplace are now targeting Russians with deceptive offers of easy income. This new method of deception, devised by cybercriminals, involves creating fake platforms to trick users.
It has been reported that the scammers are setting up fraudulent Telegram channels, private chat groups, and websites where they promote simple ways to earn money, falsely claiming affiliation with Wildberries. To enhance their credibility and attract potential victims, these malicious actors may even misuse images or likenesses of well-known public figures.
Individuals who fall prey to this type of scheme face significant risks, including the potential theft of their money. Furthermore, personal and sensitive data shared with the scammers could also be compromised.
According to information from Wildberries & Russ, certain signs should immediately raise suspicion. Offers promising unusually favorable working conditions are a major red flag. Additionally, common tactics used by these fraudsters include demanding upfront payments, requesting SMS verification codes, or instructing users to click on links that lead to external, unauthorized websites, channels, or chats.
This recent development follows previous alerts about scammers contacting Russians by phone, posing as employees of major online marketplaces. Those calls often involved fabricating stories about suspicious account activity or technical problems to manipulate users.
