Phone scammers have a new scam: now they ask you to install an antivirus

Phone scammers In Russia, they came up with a new way to deceive people: they call under the guise of bank technical support employees and offer to install a fake antivirus to check the smartphone for vulnerabilities. About it reported in the press service of VTB.

The fraudulent scheme consists of several stages. First, the attackers call the bank client and report suspicious activity in his online bank. They then ask to download a vulnerability scanning app, which is actually a remote control software for Android smartphones.

It is noted that scammers contact victims both by phone and through instant messengers. But they prefer the second option, since there, for credibility, you can use the bank logo or the signature “Tech. support".

VTB emphasized that real bank employees never ask customers to install any applications.