The Ministry of Internal Affairs explained whether scammers can withdraw money from a card or take out a loan through a phone call.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, there has been a surge of complaints from Uzbekistan residents regarding calls from unfamiliar numbers, primarily those beginning with the prefix "78." Amid this situation, numerous online communities have reported that answering such calls could lead to residents losing money from their bank cards. A correspondent from Podrobno.uz investigated whether this claim holds true.
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The Cybersecurity Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs informed the editorial team that these calls originate from scammers who use number spoofing. They can utilize any combination of numbers, including those starting with the prefix "78". This creates the illusion that you are receiving a call from government agencies or institutions. In some cases, the spoofed numbers may also be short, such as 102.
The department noted that simply receiving a call will not enable scammers to steal money from your card or take out a loan. Generally, they build trust, ask you to provide a code, or send malicious files via Telegram. Experts advise exercising caution and refraining from sharing personal information with strangers.