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Category: Funds Transfer Scam
Funds transfer and advance-fee fraud: fake partnerships, inheritances, and wire-transfer schemes demanding upfront payments. Read our advance-fee fraud hub for all 14 verified email alerts.
How to use this Funds Transfer Scam resource
Funds-transfer scams pressure victims to wire money, send crypto, buy gift cards, or use instant payment apps. These methods are difficult to reverse, so verification must happen before payment.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a wire transfer be recalled?
Contact the sending bank immediately. A recall is not guaranteed, but speed materially improves the chance of intervention.
Why do scammers prefer instant payments?
Instant and irreversible rails reduce the time available for banks and platforms to stop the transfer.
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