r/Assistance • u/OriginalRedMage • Nov 29 '19
META PSA- BE VIGILANT
Some asshole tried to scam me yesterday morning after seeing my posts here. That person is banned now, but it's like a hydra- nuke one scammer, two more grow in its place.
Do NOT give anyone your banking information, no matter how desperate you are, no matter what. There is no instance on God's green earth that requires one to give banking login info. If someone asks for this, it's a scam.
Do not mobile deposit anything someone sends you, especially cashier's checks. They are easily faked and if an offer comes with a request to send money back, IT'S A SCAM.
I hate to mention it but PayPal can also be involved in scams, as people will send money from a stolen account, have the recipient route most if it to the scammer, and when the original owner gets their PP back and (rightly) disputes the charges, guess who is responsible?
I can't say it enough- if a plan involves receiving money for and the sender is asking you to send a portion to another person through different means, run, don't walk, it's a scam!
People that prey on the desperate are scum, be safe out there.
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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '19
Also be careful of PayPal in general. Right now they are on a high for denying legit claims. You can bypass them and go straight to your bank to get a resolution. Be careful everyone. It seems that people are being less honest.