In the Abai region, cases of fraud using SMS bombing have become more frequent, reports infohub.kz.
In this scheme, a large number of SMS messages are sent to a phone in a short period. These may include notifications about registration on various services, advertising messages, as well as confirmation codes for logging into accounts or conducting transactions.
After that, scammers may call the subscriber, posing as mobile operator employees, and offer help in dealing with the mass mailing. In particular, they may claim to see an SMS attack and offer to connect the 'Anti-Spam' service.
To do this, the fraudsters ask for the confirmation code sent via SMS. Police warned that such codes should not be shared with strangers, as they can be used to log into accounts or confirm various operations.
If a large number of messages have been received in a short time, police recommend not to disclose the received codes, not to follow instructions during suspicious calls, and, if necessary, temporarily enable airplane mode. Also, you should contact your mobile operator and report the incident.
If an SMS code has already been shared with a stranger, you should immediately contact the relevant service, bank, or law enforcement agencies. It is recommended to verify information only through official channels of organizations.
Earlier, 'Kursiv' reported that scammers are increasingly using modern technologies and AI to steal money from Kazakhstanis. Talant Kaliyev, prosecutor of the Astana Prosecutor's Office, warned that fraudsters may extract SMS codes and bank card data, send links to fake websites, and even imitate the voices of relatives. Kazakhstanis were advised not to share confirmation codes, passwords, or card details with strangers, not to install remote access applications, and to verify suspicious calls through official channels.