APP fraud involves manipulating victims into approving payments to appear legitimate. The fraudster investigates, gathers personal details, and deceives victims, often impersonating trusted entities. Victims unknowingly initiate irreversible payments. The fraudster quickly withdraws funds, making the recovery challenging.
Criminals also use varied tactics, such as phishing. They also elaborate schemes like romance scams. They exploit a sense of necessity, claiming urgent needs or emergencies. This pushes victims to comply hurriedly. The urgency, misrepresentation, and emotional manipulation convince victims to approve payments. This enables fraudsters to get stolen funds quickly.
Below is how Authorised Push Payment Fraud works:
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