Completed
The winning outcome:
NO
Will VTsIOM report a further decline in scam calls in its new survey to be conducted by February 20?
Volume~$39
YES chance
DescriptionAccording to VTsIOM data published on February 15–16, 2026, more than 50% of Russians have noticed a decrease in the number of fraudulent calls, and 92% of respondents view the labeling of incoming calls positively.
The largest number of unwanted calls (67%) comes from banks and financial institutions. At the same time, Russians react differently to suspicious calls: 41% answer to find out who is calling and then hang up immediately; 18% block the number; 17% engage in conversation; 9% hang up; and 6% do not answer calls from unknown numbers at all.
The dilemma is whether the current statistics represent a one-time success or a sustained trend. The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media is preparing a second package of measures to combat cyberfraud, and new VTsIOM surveys may show either a consolidation of the positive trend or a slowdown in it. It will be particularly important to see how the situation changes after the “Big Four” telecom operators stop flagging calls from Sberbank, VTB, and Alfa-Bank due to the lack of agreements.
ConditionsYES: If, by 11:59 p.m. on February 20, 2026, a new poll or study is published on the official VTsIOM website (wciom.ru) or in news reports from reputable media outlets, a new poll or study is published confirming that the percentage of Russians who have noticed a decrease in the number of scam calls is 50% or higher (or has increased compared to previous data).
NO: If the new poll shows a figure below 50%, or if the new poll is not published by the specified deadline.
Timeline
OpenedFeb 18, 2026, 4:46 PM
Closes
Feb 20, 2026, 2:59 AMChecking results
—EndsFeb 21, 2026, 2:59 AM
OpenedFeb 18, 2026, 4:46 PM
Closes
Feb 20, 2026, 2:59 AMChecking results
—EndsFeb 21, 2026, 2:59 AM
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LeeryFaust
LeeryFaust22 BPCX
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StapleForay
StapleForay10 BPCX
Event resultsView all
LeeryFaust
boughtNoon a 22 BPCX
StapleForay
boughtNoon a 10 BPCX
Completed
The winning outcome:
NO
Will VTsIOM report a further decline in scam calls in its new survey to be conducted by February 20?
Volume~$39
DescriptionAccording to VTsIOM data published on February 15–16, 2026, more than 50% of Russians have noticed a decrease in the number of fraudulent calls, and 92% of respondents view the labeling of incoming calls positively.
The largest number of unwanted calls (67%) comes from banks and financial institutions. At the same time, Russians react differently to suspicious calls: 41% answer to find out who is calling and then hang up immediately; 18% block the number; 17% engage in conversation; 9% hang up; and 6% do not answer calls from unknown numbers at all.
The dilemma is whether the current statistics represent a one-time success or a sustained trend. The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media is preparing a second package of measures to combat cyberfraud, and new VTsIOM surveys may show either a consolidation of the positive trend or a slowdown in it. It will be particularly important to see how the situation changes after the “Big Four” telecom operators stop flagging calls from Sberbank, VTB, and Alfa-Bank due to the lack of agreements.
ConditionsYES: If, by 11:59 p.m. on February 20, 2026, a new poll or study is published on the official VTsIOM website (wciom.ru) or in news reports from reputable media outlets, a new poll or study is published confirming that the percentage of Russians who have noticed a decrease in the number of scam calls is 50% or higher (or has increased compared to previous data).
NO: If the new poll shows a figure below 50%, or if the new poll is not published by the specified deadline.
Event resultsView all
LeeryFaust
boughtNoon a 22 BPCX
StapleForay
boughtNoon a 10 BPCX