Russian Lawmaker Calls for Ban on Telegram’s Hamster Kombat

Anatoly Aksakov, who leads Russia’s State Duma Banking Committee, has asked for a ban on the Telegram game Hamster Kombat, saying it might be a scam. He criticized the game, saying it tricks players into thinking they can make quick money with little work.

In an interview, Aksakov said he was concerned about Hamster Kombat’s methods, comparing them to scams. He pointed out that the game’s extra tasks that promise more money and quicker progress are typical scam signs and promised that the State Duma would look into the matter.

Aksakov criticized local media for saying that tap-to-earn games like Hamster Kombat are scams, targeting people who hope to make easy money without putting in effort. He warned that these games, aimed at using people’s desire for quick wealth, could be risky and harmful.

Hamster Kombat, a crypto game introduced in March, gives players in-game virtual tokens that are supposed to be worth money online. However, expert Toghrul Aliyev has cautioned that these tokens could quickly lose value, especially if many players decide to sell them at once, leading to a sharp drop in prices.

Aksakov’s comments point out a growing worry about how games like these might affect people’s financial health by making them vulnerable to scams and quick profits.

As Russian lawmakers consider how to deal with these issues, they are preparing to carefully examine games like Hamster Kombat for any signs of fraud or harm to users.