Russia's Gosuslugi portal to add red and green anti-fraud buttons
In short
TASS reported that Russia's Gosuslugi portal will get red and green buttons against fraud. iXBT said the red button will alert banks, telecom operators and law enforcement via the GIS Antifraud system, which can then suspend transfers or restrict calls, while the green button will cancel the alert and remove restrictions. RIA Novosti later reported that Grigorenko spoke about the timing of the green button's launch.
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TASS reported on October 6 that red and green buttons against fraud will appear on the Gosuslugi portal. The state news agency gave no further details in its headline. [ 1 ]
Later that day, the tech outlet iXBT reported that a service for emergency notification about possible fraud is being prepared on Gosuslugi. It said the tool will work through two buttons — red and green — citing TASS and materials for the forum “Digital Solutions.” [ 2 ]
According to iXBT, the red button will let a user send a warning about suspicious activity to banks, telecom operators, and law enforcement agencies connected to the GIS “Antifraud” system. After receiving the signal, these organizations can check the operations and, if necessary, suspend transfers and payments or restrict calls to the specified number. The transmission of information after pressing the red button will occur automatically among the system participants. [ 2 ]
The green button, iXBT said, will be a mechanism for canceling a previously sent signal. The user can use it to initiate the removal of restrictions imposed by Antifraud participants. [ 2 ]
On October 7, RIA Novosti reported that Grigorenko told when the green button will appear on Gosuslugi. The headline did not specify the date or other details. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
If implemented, the service could give Gosuslugi users a direct channel to alert financial and telecom companies to suspected fraud, potentially preventing unauthorized transfers. It also shows the government adding anti-fraud features to its main public services portal. However, the documents do not specify the launch date or how effective the system will be.
Key facts
- TASS reported that red and green buttons against fraud will appear on the Gosuslugi portal. [ 1 ]
- iXBT reported that the service is being prepared and will work through the two buttons, citing TASS and forum materials. [ 2 ]
- The red button will allow users to warn banks, telecom operators, and law enforcement connected to GIS Antifraud about suspicious activity. [ 2 ]
- Organizations receiving the warning can suspend transfers and payments or restrict calls to the specified number. [ 2 ]
- The green button will cancel a previously sent signal and let the user initiate removal of restrictions. [ 2 ]
- RIA Novosti reported that Grigorenko spoke about when the green button will appear, without giving a date in the headline. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The exact date when the red and green buttons will appear on Gosuslugi. RIA Novosti reports that Grigorenko spoke about the timing, but the headline does not provide the date, and no other document states it.
- Whether the service is already live or still in preparation. iXBT says the service is being prepared, while TASS says the buttons will appear, so it is not yet available.
- How the red button's warning will be handled by banks and telecom operators in practice. Only iXBT provides details, and it does not explain the criteria or processes beyond the ability to check and suspend operations.
- What role the forum 'Digital Solutions' played in the announcement. iXBT cites materials for the forum, but no other document mentions the forum or its relevance.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- TASS reports that red and green buttons against fraud will appear on the Gosuslugi portal. [ 1 ]
- iXBT reports details of the planned service, citing TASS and materials for the forum 'Digital Solutions'. [ 2 ]
- On October 7, RIA Novosti reports that Grigorenko spoke about when the green button will appear on Gosuslugi. [ 3 ]