Senator Sheykin: Scammers Exploit Digital Ruble With Fake QR Codes
- —Scheme: fake buyer claims payment in digital rubles and sends a QR code or link
- —Digital ruble transfers are confirmed by the sender using the recipient's phone number
- —With legitimate QR payments, the buyer scans the code, not the seller
- —Sheykin advises checking the balance in the bank app and not releasing goods without funds
Why it matters: As digital ruble usage grows, a larger base of inexperienced users raises phishing risk, making independent balance checks essential before releasing goods.
Source: BeInCrypto RU