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Question 5 : Faux. La fraude par avance de fonds et la fraude par versement excédentaire figurent parmi les escroqueries les plus courantes. En général, vous recevez une lettre, un courriel ou une télécopie sollicitant votre aide pour une « transaction commerciale urgente », impliquant en général le transfert de millions de dollars, provenant d’un pays étranger, par le biais de votre compte bancaire.
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Question #5: False. Advanced fee scams and overpayment scams are among the most common scams around. Typically you will receive a letter, e-mail, or fax requesting help with an "urgent business transaction", usually involving the transfer of millions of dollars out of a foreign country through your bank account. The sender promises that as a reward for your help, you'll receive an "advanced fee." Once they have your account and other personal information, however, they can use this to commit financial fraud. If you received such an e-mail or letter, delete it or destroy it. A good rule of thumb is: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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