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What is APP fraud and how do I avoid it?

Written by Asher Imran
Updated over 3 weeks ago

APP (Authorised Push Payment) fraud is when criminals trick you into voluntarily sending money to their account by pretending to be a legitimate person or organisation. To avoid it:

  • Verify the recipient's details before sending money.

  • Be wary of urgent requests for money.

  • Don't be pressured into making a payment.

  • If a deal seems too good to be true, it likely is a scam.

  • If you are asked to send money to a new account, that you have not sent money to before, verify that account before sending funds.

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