Ukrainian scammers tried to attack a famous Russian TV presenter

Ukrainian fraudsters on the eve of Victory Day tried to attack a number of well-known Russian citizens, including TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov. Prankers Vovan and Lexus (Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov) told about this in their telegram channel.

"On the eve of May 9, an increase in the activity of telephone fraudsters operating from the territory of Ukraine is recorded. And such attacks become personalized, aimed at public people," the report says.

The pranksters published a call to Solovyov in audio format, in which someone who introduced himself as an FSB officer talked to him. The caller urged "to refrain from air travel in order to minimize risks" amid threats of terrorist attacks. He also recommended "bringing this information to relatives, friends and colleagues," as well as by posting "brief posts on social networks."

"The main task of the attackers is to provoke panic using public opinion leaders, and, consequently, their audience. Please note: such attempts of pressure and disinformation may become more frequent in the near future. Scammers are represented by employees of various services, including government ones," the pranksters emphasized.

Rapper and blogger Dzhigan (Denis Ustimenko-Weinstein), People's Artist of Russia and State Duma deputy Denis Maidanov, Honored Artist of Russia Yaroslav Dronov (SHAMAN) and others were also named among those celebrities who received such calls.

As reported by EADaily, a week earlier, TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov and top blogger Victoria Bonya (whom Solovyov previously called a "shabby slut") held a joint live broadcast on the channel "Solovyov Live". During the conversation, the presenter apologized for the words he had previously said to Boney. Many public pointed to the blogger's direct statement that she does not comment on the war, Ukraine and NATO, but focuses only on internal problems, calling Boney's position "comfortable and sofa-like."