Dmitry Grigorenko: “red” and “green” buttons will appear on State Services

Russia is actively working to combat telephone and online fraudsters: new technologies are being introduced and measures are being implemented to combat cybercrimes. In a quick interview with RIA Novosti, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko told what tools will be included in the third package of measures against fraudsters, how to avoid becoming a victim of criminals, and when the “red” button and the opposite “green” button will work on State Services. Interviewed by Arina Tkachenko.

– Dmitry Yuryevich, at what stage is the development of the third package of measures against fraudsters?

- At the final one. The preparation of the bill is being completed. It included almost 20 initiatives. We will introduce a new package to the State Duma in the autumn session.

– Have the decisions taken already had an effect?

- Undoubtedly. No one has such a set of tools to combat cyber fraud. Hence the result. In the first eight months of this year, cybercrimes fell by 32%. We have reversed the negative trend.

– How popular are anti-fraud measures?

– Antifraud services are widely used. Thus, 32 million Russians have self-banned loans, and 2.4 million have self-banned SIM cards. Another four million took advantage of the life-saving “Protection from Fraudsters” situation on State Services.

Tools are in demand, but the main thing is that they work. And we are constantly improving them. Now, for example, we are finalizing the “red” button on State Services. She will help out those who have fallen for the tricks of scammers. Press the button and significant online transactions are frozen. The criminal simply will not be able to transfer money on your behalf or change passwords. Now banks and telecom operators are connecting to the service. The “button” will work this year.

– Will the action of the “red” button be cancelled?

- Of course, you can. At the same time, the “green” button will also work on State Services. It will allow you to remove the freeze on online transactions after confirming your identity. The service will also appear this year.

- Let's talk more about the third package. What will it include?

– The emphasis is on “schemes” with SIM cards. Attackers use them everywhere. For a fraudster, a SIM card is an anonymous weapon of crime. We want to deprive them of such a convenient tool.

– How to avoid becoming a victim of a scammer?

– If you feel something is wrong, hang up. If “bank employee” writes in the messenger, block him. And don’t forget about anti-fraud services at State Services.

– Is it possible to create a universal shield against scammers?