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Why is this transfer dangerous?
The most unpleasant thing about an accidental transfer is the ensuing loss of personal funds. It may seem that you just wanted to help a person and then return the funds of another person, not properly, but in the end you find yourself in a fraud scheme, where, in addition to money, you lose a lot of time and energy.
How scammers act and what are their benefits:
In cases like Galina's, they profit from directly.
They also use phishing methods, hooking victims by forcing them to click on a link that retrieves important data from the victim's phone. They use the stolen information themselves or sell it to other scammers who find a use for it - for example, to apply for a loan.
Scammers can also hack into the mobile banking of others, transfer the stolen money to you, and then withdraw it to their own details with your help, as in the case of Marina.
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Scammers can easily convince victims to make money transfers
What this means for you:
When the victim contacts the bank, you will be asked to return the funds.
Next, the case may go to court, where a claim for unjust enrichment will be filed against you. The statute of limitations is three years. This means that the case can go to court three years after the transfer, and the unfortunate money will be written off your account - with the result that you will have to pay twice.
If you do not pay the amount required by the court, criminal charges may be filed against you.
If you keep part of the funds for yourself, it will be difficult to prove that you did not collude with the scammers to launder the money.
If the unexpected funds came from a credit institution, you may incur interest and late fees.
It is important not to give in to threats and pay