In the Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, an information meeting aimed at preventing internet fraud and droppering was held to increase the legal and financial literacy of students.
The event was organized within the framework of the "Law and Order" principle. The meeting was attended by Rakhat Yelubekovich Talasov, Prosecutor of the Department for Supervision of Legality of Pre-trial Investigation and Criminal Prosecution of the City of Almaty, and Almas Bakytuly Mustafa.
During the meeting, the most common types of fraud in the city of Almaty, offenses committed via the internet, and droppering schemes were discussed. The specialists explained how fraudsters draw citizens into their schemes and focused on ways to timely recognize dubious offers.
In addition, the importance of not transferring bank card, account, and SIM-card data, as well as the Electronic Digital Signature (EDS), to third parties was explained. Information was also provided on the legal consequences and responsibility for participating in illegal financial operations.
At the meeting, statistical data and specific examples were cited, and methods of protection against internet fraud were discussed. Students asked the specialists questions of interest to them and received answers on how to act in situations of fraud.
At the end of the meeting, students asked questions that concerned them and received valuable legal advice from the specialists. Participants were once again reminded of the importance of maintaining digital hygiene, being cautious in money transfers, and following the principle "Knowing the law means protecting yourself."
