Cash Withdrawals
Is the purpose of this transaction to purchase gift cards, send funds via mail, or through a Bitcoin ATM?
Remote Access & Computer Pop-Ups
Have you responded to any pop-ups on your computer or recently given someone remote access?
Received Suspicious Funds
Have you received funds in your account and were told to return a portion of it?
Family Emergency Scams
Has a family member recently contacted you saying they were arrested or in an accident and needs immediate funds?
Law Enforcement Impersonation
Did you receive a call from someone claiming to be law enforcement or a financial institution, asking you to withdraw money for safety or investigation purposes?
Prize or Lottery Scams
Have you won a prize and been asked to pay a fee to claim it?
Secrecy Requests
Were you told by someone to keep this transaction a secret, or were given specific instructions on what to say?
Government Impersonation
Is a supposed government entity threatening action if you don’t pay them?
Gift Card Scams
Are you being asked to purchase gift cards for payment? (Gift cards are for gifts, not for payments)
Excess Payment Scams
Have you sold something, received a check/wire for more than the amount, and been asked to return the excess funds?
Family/Friend Impersonation on Social Media
Have you received a social media message from a friend or family member asking for financial assistance but haven't confirmed it in person?
IRS or Government Calls for Payment
Has the IRS or another agency called to demand immediate payment for unpaid taxes?
Work-from-Home/Secret Shopper Offers
Is this transaction related to a work-from-home, secret shopper, or online loan application?
Urgency & Threats
Have you been told this transaction must be completed today, or received threats regarding it?
Unexpected Large Withdrawals
Are you being asked to make an unusually large cash withdrawal, or threatened into it?
