By Charles Hawes, Capital News
KYIV, UKRAINE – Cyber scammers are sending fraudulent emails falsely attributed to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, in what officials are calling a growing international deception attempt. Authorities are urging recipients to carefully verify sender email addresses and avoid trusting any messages that appear suspicious or unofficial.
The warning comes after a recent fraudulent message was received by Jurij Klufas, President of the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada. The email allegedly came from the Head of the Office of the President and requested “active media and information support” for the return of Ukrainian citizens to their homeland. However, investigators quickly determined the message was not legitimate.
According to officials, the email did not originate from an official government address. Instead, it was sent from a commercial email account:
[email protected] Further raising concerns, authorities confirmed that the signature attached to the message did not belong to Kyrylo Budanov, indicating a clear impersonation attempt. Cybersecurity experts warn that scammers often use realistic-looking email addresses and official-sounding language to gain credibility and persuade recipients to respond, share information, or provide assistance.
Officials are advising individuals and organizations to verify sender email addresses carefully. Be cautious of unsolicited requests for support or information. Confirm suspicious communications through official government channels. Avoid clicking links or downloading attachments from unknown sources. All information related to this cyber fraud attempt has been transferred to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for further investigation.
Authorities continue to warn that impersonation scams involving government officials are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and public vigilance remains essential to prevent further incidents.
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