Beware of Digital Scams: The Telegram Bot Deception

Scammers are luring users into fake telegram bots to steal their money. 

How does the scheme operate?

• They create bots that look similar to official chatbots of banks and institutions by mimicking logos and descriptions.
• Grammatical tricks: they use the official names of banks with slight variations to mislead users.
• Fake verification badges: scammers use premium stickers in telegram to imitate official account status.
• They send messages about financial aid or winnings, urging users to switch to a fake telegram bot to apply.
• On the fraudulent site, users are asked to enter credit card details, bank codes, and passwords, leading to money theft.

How to protect yourself?

• Prefer other communication channels with banks: official websites, phone numbers, or mobile apps.
• If you need to use a chatbot, find the link on the official website or in the bank's app. Do not apply for financial aid through a chatbot.