Hundreds of fake government websites target users in Central Asia
F6 uncovered 360+ fake government and news websites scamming Central Asians with bogus state payouts that harvest personal data and install mobile malware.
F6 researchers identified more than 360 fraudulent domains impersonating government portals and regional news outlets in Uzbekistan, Belarus and Tajikistan. Sites promise weekly payments such as 15 million Uzbek sums (about $1,300) to lure victims into submitting names and phone numbers. Scammers then call posing as personal managers, demanding fees, requesting passport scans, or directing victims to install a malicious mobile app that grants device control. The group behind the campaign is unidentified and victim counts are unknown.
- 360+ fake government and news domains target Uzbekistan, Belarus, Tajikistan
- Sites promise about $1,300 weekly government payouts to harvest contact details
- Scammers pose as personal managers in follow-up phone calls
- Malicious mobile app gives attackers device control and potential bank access
- Passport scans stolen for loan fraud and further phishing
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2 min read at therecord.mediaThe sites are designed to collect victims’ contact details, which scammers then use to target them through phone or email to steal money, personal information or gain access to their devices.
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