Pretexts include: phone debt, geolocation, criminal cases, parcels, intercoms, and more. Teenagers aged 10-12 and older have been targeted by a massive wave of attacks by malicious actors.
Every child should know: neither law enforcement officers, nor banks, nor utility services, nor intercom companies resolve financial matters over the phone, and certainly not through children. They do not ask for codes from SMS messages, do not demand to "declare" money, and do not send couriers for cash.Any prohibition to "tell parents" is the first and most reliable sign of fraud.
The main message from the police to parents: tell your children about the real danger of becoming victims of fraudsters. Teach your child to turn to you for help in any difficult situation, even if someone has forbidden them to do so.
It is important for parents to read this material to prevent misfortune! Here are real examples and a detailed description of how your child could be deceived right now.
What can adults do? The main task is to ensure that children are not left to themselves and without adult supervision during their free time from studies. And of course, be interested in who they communicate with and what they discuss online.