Before you send money this way, make sure of one thing
They hack into random people’s accounts
This is not an isolated case. Hacking an account on popular social networking sites and then extorting money from the injured person is a crime that fraudsters are fond of and use very often. And the injured parties are actually always two people (or even more) – the one whose social account was hacked and the one who transferred the money.
They send requests for money – on someone else’s behalf
A 37-year-old resident of Oświęcim reported such a crime to the police. The unknown perpetrator first hacked into her father’s social media account, then sent her a message that she urgently needed to borrow PLN 2,000. The woman, thinking she was helping her father, transferred the money without much thought.
A request for money from an instant messenger is always suspicious
The police warn – before making any transfer, call and make sure that the person asking is actually in need and is asking for a loan.
Do not transfer money until you have checked directly with the person whether it is he who is asking you for a loan. However, people whose account has been taken over should immediately warn all their friends. The best protection against online fraudsters is knowledge of their methods of operation and the principle of limited trust.
