Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Official website of the State –
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
There have been more frequent cases of fraudulent actions aimed at illegally obtaining funds from individuals, in particular, applicants and their legal representatives submitting documents for admission to higher education institutions online.
Beware of fake sites!
Fraudsters place fake websites of higher education institutions on the Internet. Fake websites almost completely repeat the style, design and content of the main pages of official websites of higher education institutions.
Also, fake websites additionally host electronic payment systems that accept funds for services of higher education institutions (priority entrance examinations, payment of entrance fees, payment for trial testing services, etc.).
At the same time, fake sites may contain personal account services, services that implement online testing, as well as other services and forms that mislead potential victims.
In addition, scammers may enter into correspondence with a potential victim via email and telephone, offering to use paid services.
Recommendations for protection
In accordance with subparagraph "e" of paragraph 1 of the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of May 1, 2022 No. 250 "On additional measures to ensure the information security of the Russian Federation" and in order to prevent the implementation of threats to information security, it is recommended:
When visiting official websites of government bodies, higher education institutions, and other official resources located on the Internet, check the address bar (URL address) of the specified resources for spelling errors (for example, https://minobrnauki.gov.ru is a correct address, and https://minobrnauki[.]ru is an incorrect address). Interrupt conversations with suspicious people and block contact numbers from which suspicious incoming calls are received. Do not tell anyone the secret code that comes in an SMS message from the State Services portal. Do not follow unknown links or download files contained in letters from unknown senders. Do not open attachments, especially if they contain documents with macros, archives with passwords, as well as files with the extensions .rtf, .lnk, .chm, .vhd. Do not open or download attachments from letters with topics not related to the activities of the organization. Do not transmit personal and official information through channels that have not undergone official verification. Do not join suspicious groups/channels in messengers, including Telegram. If you detect suspicious behavior or have doubts about communication with possible intruders posing as employees of higher education institutions in messengers or during phone calls, it is recommended to confirm the information received through other official communication channels.
Let us remind you that you can contact the members of the GUU Admissions Committee by phone at 8(495)371-00-55, online at https://priem.guu.ru/ or by visiting the campus in person.
Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.
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