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New Fraud Scheme Emerges Among Delivery Services

Cybercriminals are using fake delivery services to steal money from users, reports F6.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The company F6, a Russian developer of technologies for combating cyber threats, has discovered a new fraud scheme dubbed "Mamont." Criminals are posing as delivery service providers and are using the name "Yandex Delivery" to disguise their activities.

According to F6, the perpetrators target users of online classifieds in Russia and Kazakhstan. They offer fake deliveries and request payment through fraudulent websites, urging users to transfer money.

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