Increasing fraud in connection with digital central bank currencies: Russia's central bank warns of dangers in the digital ruble pension system

Increasing fraud in connection with digital central bank currencies: Russia's central bank warns of dangers in the digital ruble pension system

increase in fraud in connection with CBDC in Russia

The central bank of Russia recently warned that fraud cases in connection with Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) increase in the country. This warning comes at a time when Moscow is preparing to introduce digital pension payments in the form of the digital ruble.

The growing interest in digital currencies, especially in state -supported digital currencies such as the digital ruble, has also aroused the interest of fraudsters. The central bank emphasizes the need to educate the population about the potential risks and warning signals of such fraudulent activities.

With the upcoming introduction of digital ruble pensions, it will be important for the citizens to be informed and careful to protect themselves from fraud. The central bank asks people to protect their personal data and to be aware that dubious offers and news about CBDCs that appear on social media or other platforms are often attempts to fraud In view of these developments, it is crucial for the public to find out about the security measures and to contact official bodies in the event of questions or uncertainties. The central bank has announced that further information on the use of the digital ruble and security precautions to strengthen the trust of citizens in this new form of currency.