Our reccomendations will be; not to accept any offer of money. A fraudster may ask you to accept money from them into your own account, using a convincing story as to why they can’t use their own account.
Be suspicious of any requests for money from someone you have never met in person particularly if you have only recently met
Be suspicious of any claims that you are due money or goods which you have not ordered especially if you are being asked to make payment. Money requests on social media or dating apps may be fake. Fraudsters can forge documents or create a fake websites look like genuine organisations to scam people on search engines or social media. Scammers sometimes pose as tradespeople to offer high salary and remote jobs, be aware of unexpected job offers via e-mail, SMS or social media. Social media, dating and messaging apps may contain false information or advertise to request money. Even known shopping and social media platforms may contain ads from scammers. Be vary of ads.
