“Pushed – and the fraudster was left with nothing”: on “Public Services” there will be a button to save money

Soon, a button will appear on the “Public Services” that can save your money from scammers. We are talking about a service that in an emergency situation will block all transactions on accounts and will not allow scammers to steal funds. About it in an interview with RIA Novosti said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko.

How does it work?

It's simple. If you realize that you are being deceived, or notice that someone has accessed your account, click the red button. All significant online transactions are frozen.

“Pushed a button and significant online operations are frozen,” Grigorenko explains.

What does that mean in practice? The fraudster will not be able to transfer money on your behalf, will not be able to change passwords, will not get access to your data. Everything freezes and you have time to call the bank or the police.

Now banks and telecom operators are connected to the service. Without their involvement, the lockdown would not have been as quick and complete. And speed decides everything: scammers usually act in minutes.

The “button” will work this year, the Deputy Prime Minister promised.

What's already done?

This is not the first step in the fight against fraudsters. Back in June 2025, the first package of measures was launched – about 30 initiatives, which were introduced gradually. One of the most useful opportunities for citizens is the rejection of spam calls and SMS mailings. Now, anyone can say no to the intrusive calls that scammers most often try to get to their wallets.

And in late June, President Vladimir Putin signed a law that added about 30 more protections. Among them is the alarm button on “State Services”, self-ban on incoming international calls and a limit on the number of bank cards. All this is designed to complicate the life of scammers and simplify it for ordinary people.

What happens next?

Work continues. According to Dmitry Grigorenko, the third package of measures against cyber criminals is already being prepared - almost 20 initiatives. The main emphasis will be on the fight against schemes with SIM cards. The Ministry has already published a bill for discussion, and it will be submitted to the State Duma in the autumn.

This means that protection against fraudsters will only increase. And this is good news for everyone who uses the Internet, banking applications and public services.

For Russians, the new measures are not an abstract story, but a very concrete help. Fraudsters do not sleep: they call, write in messengers, introduce themselves as employees of banks and law enforcement agencies. Victims are both young and old.

The “red button” will allow you to stop scammers at the most critical moment. If a person navigates in time, he will not lose money, and scammers will remain with nothing.

While the service is not running, here are some simple rules to help protect:

- Don't tell anyone your SMS codes or passwords. Even if the caller is a bank or police officer.

- If you are called from an unfamiliar number and asked to transfer money or “save” the account, immediately hang up.

- Check your account on “Public Services”. If you notice something strange, change your password.

- Talk to older relatives. Explain to them that fraudsters can be anyone.

The launch of the red button is scheduled for this year. Once it works, every resident can use it if they feel threatened. This is another step towards making the digital world safer. The main thing is not to forget: your vigilance and the button pressed on time can save you money and nerves.