Published: October 29, 2024
Have you ever received a call, text, or email urging you to make a payment urgently? It might have seemed legitimate, but what if it wasn’t? This is where APP fraud (also known as Authorized Push Payment Fraud) comes in.
You receive a call claiming to be from your bank. They say your account has been compromised and you need to move your money to a “safe” account immediately! Feeling panicked, you follow their instructions. Unfortunately, this “safe” account belongs to a scammer, and your money is gone.
Here are some simple things you can do to avoid falling victim to APP fraud:
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Check out our blog for even more tips and examples of APP fraud scams.
If you think you’ve been targeted: report it here.