The National Police has issued a warning about a new scam: Ukrainians are being threatened with “treason” and extorted for money
5 August 05:29
A new scam has emerged in Ukraine in which criminals pose as employees of the Security Service of Ukraine or other law enforcement agencies. Under the pretext of an alleged criminal case for treason, they extort money from citizens or attempt to gain access to their bank accounts.
This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing the National Police of Ukraine.
How the New Scam Works
According to law enforcement officials, the scammers call citizens and inform them that a criminal case has allegedly been opened against them.
During the call, they may accuse the person of:
- treason;
- financing the enemy;
- collaborating with the occupiers;
- other serious crimes.
To convince the victim, the scammers send fake official IDs, forged documents, or other materials that look official via messaging apps.
They then offer to “resolve the issue” —by transferring money, supposedly to close the case or avoid criminal liability.
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The National Police urge the public not to trust such calls
Law enforcement officials emphasize that this is a scam whose main goal is to obtain money or citizens’ banking information.
The police urge people to follow simple safety rules:
- do not disclose bank card details;
- do not disclose PIN codes, CVV codes, or passwords received via SMS;
- do not transfer funds to strangers;
- do not respond to demands for an “urgent resolution of the issue”;
- verify information only through official government channels.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from Scammers
The National Police recommend:
- save the phone number;
- take screenshots of messages or correspondence;
- report the incident to the SBU’s 24/7 hotline by dialing the short number 1516.
If you have already fallen victim to fraud, you should contact the Ukrainian Cyber Police and file a report through their official online service.
Law enforcement officials emphasize that no government agency will ever ask you to transfer funds to “close a criminal case, ” and any such requests are a sign of fraud.
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