The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"They are trying to copy the operating principles of Coordination Headquarters projects, but with criminal intentions, in order to influence families and force them to commit illegal actions," the Coordination Headquarters said.

Under the guise of "assistance," "search efforts," or "helping with a release," Russians contact families through websites, Telegram channels, or direct phone calls to relatives.

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Cooperation with them may result in direct harm to prisoners, as well as delays and complications in the negotiation process.

To avoid falling into the enemy's trap, the Coordination Headquarters urges people not to post personal data, information about Ukrainian defenders, excerpts from official investigations, or other confidential information on enemy-controlled internet resources and chatbots. People are also advised to avoid paying for suspicious services claiming to search for a service member or provide information about them.

For all questions concerning relatives who are being held captive or are missing, people should contact the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War directly.

"Only through official channels can you receive reliable information, consultations, and the necessary support," the headquarters emphasized.

As Ukrinform reported, relatives of missing persons are being asked to submit their photographs through the "Personal Account" developed by specialists of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.