The Ministry of Internal Affairs urged Russians to set a self-ban on loans via `Gosuslugi` (Public Services portal).
Russians were urged to set a self-ban on taking out loans to protect themselves from fraud. This and other online safety rules were listed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) in their Telegram channel `Bulletin of Russia`s Cyberpolice`.
The agency stated that a self-ban on loans can be set up through the `Gosuslugi` portal or MFC centers. The MVD also reminded citizens about enabling two-factor authentication on social media and messengers. Additionally, antivirus software should be installed on devices.
Furthermore, Russians were advised to check how many SIM cards are registered in their name. Setting spending limits in banking apps was named by the agency as another measure to protect against fraudsters.
The MVD also recommended that citizens check the websites nalog.ru and Fedresurs every three months to ensure they haven`t been involved in suspicious activity, such as having a sole proprietorship registered in their name. Alongside this, users should check specialized resources every three months to see if their passwords have been leaked online. If a leak is detected, passwords should be changed immediately.
Previously, one category of Russians was warned about scam attacks. It was specified that this refers to those who are looking for employment.
