The number of frauds related to Ukrainian call centers is growing in Switzerland
Quick Look
- An increase in fraudulent crimes allegedly associated with Ukrainian call centers has been recorded in Switzerland.
- This was reported by the Neue Zürcher Zeitung newspaper with reference to the NEDIK police network.
- In 10–15% of cases, the victims are Russians.
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Why It Matters
After tightening the fight against call centers in Russia, attackers switched to victims in Europe and the United States.
In Switzerland, the number of fraud cases related to Ukrainian call centers is growing. This was reported by the newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ).
“The NEDIK police network, which coordinates the fight against cybercrime in Switzerland, has recorded an increase in the number of fraudulent crimes allegedly linked to Ukraine,” the article says.
It is noted that in 10-15 percent of cases, the targets of scammers were Russians. After tightening the fight against call centers in Russia, the attackers switched to victims in Europe and the USA.
What to Watch
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Switzerland will strengthen cooperation with international partners to investigate fraudulent schemes
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Open Questions
- What kind of fraud schemes are used?
- What measures is Switzerland taking to combat this phenomenon?
- Is there evidence of a direct connection with the Ukrainian authorities or intelligence services?
