Pension Bonus Scam: Fraudulent Payouts of UAH 3,200–5,300 Are a Data Theft Trap

Fake Pension Payment Alerts: What Is Happening

According to Пенсії (RSS): Fraudsters are spreading messages across social media and messaging apps about new pension top-ups worth between UAH 3,200 and UAH 5,300. These messages claim the amount depends on the recipient's region and work history, then ask people to click a link and confirm personal information. This is not an official government initiative but a phishing scheme meant to capture sensitive data. Such scams are increasingly common in Ukraine, as criminals use official-looking language to make fake payout offers seem believable.

How to Prevent Fraudsters from Stealing Your Data

The malicious messages borrow the logos and visual style of government institutions. Users are instructed to complete verification or confirm their region, which leads them to a cloned website where they enter personal details. With that information, fraudsters can access online banking accounts and withdraw money. To stay safe, experts recommend the following:

• Check any information about payments only on official state resources using the gov.ua domain.
• Do not click suspicious links from Telegram channels, social media, or SMS.
• Never enter payment card data on unknown websites.
• Be cautious of urgent calls to action and emotional pressure.

Details about this fraud are also posted on the #ShakhraiHudbai website.

This situation is a reminder that in today's digital world, phishing tactics keep becoming more sophisticated. People should stay alert, verify offers through trusted sources, and avoid sharing personal or financial information unless they are certain who is asking for it. Public institutions continue to encourage citizens to build online awareness and protect themselves against scams.