Youth implicated in online deception cases, Astana city
In the bustling city of Astana, a new internet scam has surfaced, targeting unsuspecting residents. The Department of Police in Astana has issued a warning about this scheme, urging citizens to be vigilant against suspicious easy money offers.
The scam begins with fraudulent ads posted in popular messengers and apps, promising easy online earnings. These ads are not to be trusted, as they are part of a larger scheme. Once a victim is lured in, they are instructed to register SIM cards of Kazakhstani mobile operators via messenger. This action, if not reported, can lead to criminal charges.
The scammers then gain remote access to the messenger via the 'linked devices' function, allowing them to use the service for their own purposes. Sharing personal data with third parties can also be used in criminal schemes, and this practice is punishable by law.
The main task of the new scam is to buy SIM cards and rent them out, with daily cash payments promised. About 20 SIM cards were seized from a teenager during a check, highlighting the scale of this scam. It's important to note that transferring SIM cards to third parties can also be used in criminal schemes.
Police encourage reporting of suspicious cases to the police, and citizens are urged to be cautious of such offers. Similar tactics have led to arrests and criminal charges in other countries, demonstrating the serious nature and legal ramifications of these scams.
To learn more about scams like this in Kazakhstan and their legal consequences, consider checking official Kazakhstan government and law enforcement websites for announcements or advisories on telecom fraud and SIM card scams. Look for local news reports from Kazakhstan-based media or regional investigative journalism that cover recent scams. Consult Kazakhstan’s telecommunications regulations and criminal law regarding unauthorized SIM sales or renting, impersonation, fraud, and data security violations. Contact consumer protection agencies or organizations active in cybercrime prevention in Kazakhstan for insights and legal frameworks.
In Kazakhstan, legal consequences for such scams would likely fall under fraud-related crimes and computer misuse laws, potentially including collaboration in fraud, false data input into computer systems, and causing public harm. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines, and confiscation of proceeds.
Stay safe and be vigilant. The promise of easy money often masks a more sinister intention.
- The department of police in Astana advises citizens to be wary of fraudulent ads on messengers and apps offering easy online earnings, as these are commonly associated with the recent internet scam that has been targeting residents, and can potentially lead to criminal charges related to the unauthorized use of SIM cards.
- Police in Astana urge citizens to report any suspicious cases they may encounter to the authorities, considering the increasing trend of arrests and criminal charges in other countries for similar scams, and the potential severity of penalties such as imprisonment, fines, and confiscation of proceeds under fraud-related crimes and computer misuse laws.
