Scammers send fake subscription emails to Russians
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Reported Facts
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- •Scammers started sending fake emails about hidden subscriptions to Russians in February 2026.
- •The emails falsely claim that recipients have unpaid or hidden subscription fees.
- •The scam is linked to other fraudulent activities such as fake entrance chat groups for apartment buildings.
- •Russian sources Kommersant and RIA Novosti reported the scam in late February 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Russian authorities increase public warnings about the scam fewer people may fall victim to the fake subscription emails, reducing financial losses.
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Primary Sources (4)
RUKommersant (RU)Мошенники начали создавать фальшивые чаты подъездовRURIA Novosti (RU)Мошенники стали предлагать россиянам вступить в чат подъездаRUKommersant (RU)Мошенники стали рассылать россиянам фейковые письма о скрытых подпискахRURIA Novosti (RU)Мошенники стали рассылать россиянам письма со скрытыми подписками