Economy14.02.2024 - 12:23

Cyber fraudsters stole 15.8 billion roubles from Russian bank customers in 2023

On average, this is 11% less than a year earlier. The data was provided by the Bank of Russia.

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Bank customers transferred an average of RUB 13.5 thousand to fraudsters in 2023. On average, this is 11% less than a year earlier. The data was provided by the Bank of Russia, RIA Novosti reported.

The Central Bank analysed fraudulent transactions that were made on accounts, cards, through electronic wallets, SPB.

In 2022, the swindlers on average stole from bank customers 15.2 thousand rubles.

In total, last year cyber fraudsters defrauded Russians of 15.8 billion rubles. This is a record amount of stolen funds for the year. The losses of individuals out of this amount amount amounted to Br15.3 billion, while the losses of legal entities - RUB 533.4 million.

On average, individuals transferred RUB 13 thousand to criminals, while companies - RUB 321 thousand.

Last year, according to the regulator, the number of fraudulent transactions using payment cards was the highest among other types of transactions. It amounted to 84% of all fraudulent transactions - RUB 984.77 thousand.

Earlier in Sberbank told about a new fraud scheme. Also called the most persistent fraudster of January.

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