Authorities have issued warnings regarding a phishing scam targeting pensioners and individuals facing financial difficulties. Scammers are sending messages via Telegram, falsely claiming that a new payment of 14,000 rubles is available due to last year's inflation. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported that these fraudsters are exploiting the financial strain on households, particularly around holiday periods, by using extensive databases of phone numbers to lure victims with messages about supposed holiday bonuses. Experts estimate that there could be up to 10,000 victims of pension fraud this year, as financial fraud becomes increasingly prevalent, exacerbated by the current economic climate. Various sources are emphasizing the importance of protecting retirement savings from such scams.