Poland, Lithuania and UK warn of data-collection scam against Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainian refugees abroad have become the target of a new campaign aimed at stealing their personal data.

Government officials in Poland, Lithuania, and the UK have warned of fake letters circulating on social media asking hosts of Ukrainian refugees to share personal information about their guests. In some cases, the letters have circulated on paper or via email, too.

The letters are allegedly signed by the British, Polish or Lithuanian governments. They use official logos and government headings. …

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