Beeline Introduces Call Interruption for Security Codes to Combat Fraud

The telecom operator «VimpelCom» (under the brand «Beeline») has implemented a feature that automatically interrupts calls. This occurs when a subscriber receives an SMS containing a code from «Gosuslugi» or a banking application during a conversation. Forbes reported this, citing the company’s CEO, Sergey Anokhin.

The purpose of this feature is to protect individuals from fraudsters, as scammers often attempt to extract codes while a call is in progress. This new protection has already been activated in Saint Petersburg and will be available to all Beeline subscribers starting June 10. It does not require activation; it is enabled by default and is free of charge.

The system analyzes the caller’s number. If the number is not on the verified list and has not previously contacted the subscriber, the call will be interrupted upon receipt of the code. In the future, such protection is expected to be extended to calls made through messaging apps like Telegram and WhatsApp.

Other operators are also adopting similar measures. At T2 (brand Tele2), codes from SMS are delayed if a suspicious call is detected, which allows the subscriber to assess the situation and avoid mistakes.

MegaFon offers a «Close Protection» feature. A virtual assistant named Eva terminates suspicious calls and notifies the subscriber’s relatives about it.

Since 2022, T-Mobile has been utilizing the «NeuroShield» system. This artificial intelligence analyzes the call, and if it detects signs of fraud, it blocks the call and temporarily disables incoming calls from unknown numbers.

Starting in June, an anti-fraud law came into effect in Russia, requiring operators to send codes only after the call has ended. This is expected to reduce the risk of fraud. According to Comnews Research expert Leonid Konik, this measure is indeed effective.

Denis Kuskov, CEO of TelecomDaily, believes that all operators will implement such features, noting that the main activity of fraudsters has shifted to messaging apps.

Data from Kaspersky Who Calls indicates that in the first quarter of 2025, 43% of Russians received calls showing signs of fraud from unknown numbers. The number of scam calls via WhatsApp has increased 3.5 times compared to last year.

An expert from Kaspersky Lab, Sergey Golovanov, shares that scammers are now frequently calling via messaging apps, disguising themselves as official organizations or acquaintances. They employ deepfakes, viruses, and deceitful tactics.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs estimates that losses from remote fraud could reach 200 billion rubles in 2024. Sberbank cites losses of 295 billion rubles, while the Ministry of Digital Development estimates that annual losses may escalate to as much as 1 trillion rubles.