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Disclosure On Instagram and Telegram, fraudsters lure personal data of Ukrainians on behalf of "Monobank"

Fraudsters on behalf of a well-known bank allegedly give 300 hryvnias to each "just like that" as "help in difficult times". To receive money, you need to share information and give your bank card number. On fake Instagram pages, fraudsters include the information "Monobank donates UAH 300" and a link to the Telegram channel in the description. There is only one post on the page (about a supposedly "gift") or none at all. Fraudsters ask to make a story about a fake promotion, post to themselves, and tag a fake page. Next, you need to reset your card number in direct mail and "wait for payment." Fact-checkers of the "Liar" project found 26 fake Instagram pages and 7 Telegram channels. The support service of Monobank confirmed to the fact-checkers that the bank does not give out 300 hryvnias to anyone, and urged them not to provide any data to fraudsters. 

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