In Kazakhstan, there are more and more sophisticated ways of deception aimed at stealing personal data and funds. Scammers often use psychological techniques, creating the illusion of a harmless request or an urgent bargain.

A scheme with a “screenshot of an incoming call”

Attackers can write to you in a messenger, introducing themselves as a person who urgently needs help. They’re asking for: “You will receive a call now, please screen the number and send it to me.” At first glance, nothing dangerous. But in fact, some services send a confirmation code in the form of an automatic call instead of SMS, and the last digits of the caller’s number are this code. After receiving a screenshot, the fraudster enters these numbers and gets access to your account.

Car sale fraud

The victim finds an advertisement on the Internet for the sale of a car at a lower market price. The “seller” convinces that there are many people who want to, and asks to make an advance payment in order to “book” a car. As soon as the money is transferred, he stops contacting, and the ad disappears.

That’s how a 23-year-old resident of Aqmola Region lost 750 thousand tenge – he sent money, but never received the car.

How to protect yourself

Eurasian Bank recommends following simple but important rules:

• Never send screenshots of incoming calls or transmit confirmation codes to outsiders.
• Do not transfer an advance payment without reliable guarantees and seller verification.
• Treat transactions with a lower-than-market price with caution.
• Use only official and trusted platforms for buying and selling.
• Warn elderly relatives and friends about such schemes.

Even seemingly small information can be a key for fraudsters and lead to account hacking or theft of funds.