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Ukraine Cracks Down on Fraudfare: 94 Call Centers Shut Down

Ukraine Cracks Down on Fraudfare: 94 Call Centers Shut Down

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ThreatCluster •October 31, 2026 at 07:13 UTC
  • •Ukraine shut down 94 fraudulent call centers involved in scam operations.
  • •Scam calls surged from 300,000 to 8 million per day since the conflict began.
  • •The crackdown led to the seizure of millions in cash and computer equipment.

In October 2026, Ukraine's law enforcement shut down 94 fraudulent call centers involved in scam operations targeting victims, particularly in Russia. The crackdown followed a significant surge in scam calls from Ukraine, which increased from 300,000 per month before the invasion to 8 million per day by February 2024. These scams, referred to as 'fraudfare', involved impersonating trusted institutions to extract sensitive financial information. The operation was part of a broader effort to combat organized crime linked to the ongoing conflict. Investigations revealed that the fraud apparatus employed over 60,000 individuals. The raids resulted in the seizure of millions in cash and computer equipment. This crackdown follows allegations that the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office was complicit in these activities, leading to charges against several officials. New legislation has been passed to enhance accountability for digital fraud in Ukraine.

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2024-02-01
Scam calls peak at 8 million per day
Reports indicate a dramatic increase in scam calls from Ukraine targeting Russian civilians since the conflict began.
News.Ssbcrack
2026-10-30
Ukraine raids 94 fraudulent call centers
Law enforcement conducted 411 searches, shutting down 94 call centers involved in various scam schemes.
BleepingComputer
2026-10-31
Legislation passed to combat digital fraud
The Ukrainian parliament passed new laws aimed at tightening accountability for digital fraud following the crackdown.
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What types of scams were involved?
The scams included impersonating bank officers and luring victims into investment schemes.
How many people were employed in these call centers?
Over 60,000 individuals were reportedly employed in the fraudulent call centers.
What actions did the Ukrainian government take?
The government conducted a major crackdown, shutting down call centers and passing new legislation to combat digital fraud.