Belarus’s automated banking-monitoring system has identified 191 fraud cases since early autumn involving visa applications or purchases of so-called last-minute tour packages. The total damage amounted to 188,000 roubles.
According to the National Bank, fraudsters post enticing offers on social media for visa arrangements or discounted travel packages abroad. Posing as managers or agents, they contact a “client” and convince the person to make an advance payment — allegedly for a visa fee, insurance, tickets, and other services.
After receiving the money, the supposed company representative cuts off communication, while the victim never receives the visa or the tour.
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