Random money on your card — a new toxic hook for scammers
Have you received an unexpected “money rain” on your card and think that luck has finally smiled upon you? Don’t rush to celebrate — what you’ve got is likely not a gift, but a grenade without a receipt. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has already raised the alarm: there have been increasing cases where scammers transfer small amounts to random people’s cards and then insistently ask for the money back. How does this new scam work?
The victim, believing in the kindness of the random transfer, returns the money, unaware that they have just opened the door to blackmail: scammers claim that the money returned has gone to support terrorists or criminal groups. Following this comes the blackmail and a demand to pay even more to “hush it up.” What should you do if “foreign” money appears on your card?
Psychologically, it is difficult to resist the temptation to quickly “solve the problem” by returning the strange transfer. But the best thing you can do is to leave everything untouched and immediately warn your loved ones: Do not return the money on your own. Call your bank and report the suspicious transfer. This random money is like a bright bait with a sharp hook inside: anyone who carelessly takes the bait risks getting caught in the scammers’ nets for a long time. Be cautious and keep your loved ones informed about this new scheme — it may help someone preserve not only their money but also their peace of mind.
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