Ukraine Scams: Online, Financial & Investment Fraud Guide
Common scams in Ukraine and how to report them to the Cyber Police, the State Consumer Service, and your bank.
Emergency number: 102 (police), 112 (emergency) — verify on official sources.
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
Ukraine faces a high volume of online fraud including phishing targeting bank accounts and payment cards, fake investment platforms, job scams, and social engineering attacks. The Cyber Police Department of the National Police of Ukraine investigates cybercrime and accepts reports via a dedicated online portal at cyberpolice.gov.ua/declare. The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (dpss.gov.ua) handles consumer rights complaints. In the current wartime environment, additional scam types have emerged including fake military fundraising and impersonation of state agencies. Reporting quickly to both your bank and the Cyber Police gives the best chance of disrupting fraudulent activity.
Common scams
- Bank card and online payment phishing
- Fake investment and cryptocurrency trading platforms
- Wartime charity and military fundraising fraud
- Government agency impersonation scams
Tourist-specific scams
- Currency exchange scams targeting cash transactions
- Overcharging taxi and transport services
Online shopping scams
- Phishing impersonating banks, tax authorities, or government portals
- Fake online shops and marketplace non-delivery
- SIM-swap and account takeover attacks
Job scams
- Fake remote work offers requiring upfront equipment purchases
- Task scams via messaging apps
Romance scams
- Dating-app and social media romance with escalating financial requests
Investment scams
- Fake cryptocurrency and forex trading platforms
- Pig-butchering combining romance with investment pressure
How to report a scam here
- Contact your bank immediately to block cards and attempt to freeze fraudulent transfers
- Report cybercrime to the Cyber Police at cyberpolice.gov.ua/declare
- Report consumer rights violations to dpss.gov.ua or call 0 800 505 240
- For general police assistance call 102; emergency services 112
Local reporting & protection links
Always verify reporting routes and emergency contacts on the official government or agency website for your country.
Bank & payment guidance
Contact your bank immediately using the number on the back of your card or their official app. Ukrainian banks can attempt to intercept fraudulent transfers if notified quickly. The NBU (National Bank of Ukraine) consumer protection hotline is 0 800 505 240 for financial services complaints.
Evidence to preserve
- Screenshot all messages, profiles, websites and payment pages
- Save transaction references, account numbers and crypto wallet addresses
- Keep emails with full headers where possible
- Note dates, times, names and phone numbers used
Frequently asked questions
How do I report cybercrime to Ukraine's Cyber Police?
File a report at cyberpolice.gov.ua/declare — the Cyber Police Department's official declaration portal. You can also contact them via the general portal at cyberpolice.gov.ua. For urgent police assistance, call 102.
Are wartime charity scams common in Ukraine?
Yes. Fraudsters exploit public goodwill by creating fake fundraising campaigns impersonating the Ukrainian Armed Forces, humanitarian organisations, or official state funds. Always verify charity and fundraising accounts via official government or well-known organisation channels before donating.
What is dpss.gov.ua?
It is the official website of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, the central authority for consumer rights enforcement. Consumers can file complaints about deceptive commercial practices and fraudulent sellers there.
Sources
- National police and cybercrime portals (verify on official sites)
- FTC / Action Fraud / Scamwatch consumer guidance