Scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to scam people, while also keeping up with old schemes. They may call people to demand payment of a non-existent fine, send packages with overpriced goods, or offer a “prize” that must be redeemed first.
According to the Kyiv City State Administration and the National Bank of Ukraine, popular schemes include fraud involving medicines, unexpected winnings, and fake parcels. Older people often become victims.
Scammers call and pretend to be government officials, reporting that they have ordered but not received medication. They threaten fines or legal action, demand compensation for “damages,” and claim that the money can be automatically deducted from your pension or salary.
Another method is sending parcels with a "winning" in them. Through a transparent package, the victim is shown a wad of money (usually souvenir banknotes), and the recipient, trying to get the winnings, pays for the shipping and loses the money.
Fraudsters also send packages with cheap goods that people did not order. Victims pay several times more for them than the real cost, believing that it is their order.
Experts advise not to pay for packages that were not ordered, not to trust calls about fines and lawsuits without checking through official sources, and before paying for any "winnings" to make sure that it is not a scam.
Following these simple rules helps you avoid financial losses and keep your money safe.
