Police Warn: Don't Become Drops for Scammers

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An email or message from a stranger arrives in your inbox or on social media, offering an easy remote job that involves receiving funds on a bank card and then transferring them elsewhere.

This was reported on the official Facebook page of the Izyum Police.

People who fall for these scams risk becoming "droppers."

A dropper is a person who, either out of ignorance or willingly, provides their bank card or its details for the transfer of funds obtained through illegal means.

Participation in such scams carries criminal responsibility, as the dropper becomes an accomplice to the crime, and law enforcement typically finds the bank card details first. Unfortunately, ignorance of the law does not exempt one from responsibility.

The following categories of people are considered at risk:

1. Students and pupils  

2. Youth  

3. Internally displaced persons  

4. People without a stable income  

5. Unemployed and socially vulnerable citizens.  

You should be cautious of offers if:

1. They do not require education or work experience  

2. They only ask you to transfer and receive money  

3. Communication occurs only online  

4. They ask for your bank card details or photos of documents  

5. They promise high earnings for minimal effort  

6. The employer uses anonymous accounts or free email services.  

If you find yourself feeling that you have fallen for a scam, you should cease any collaboration immediately and contact cyber police, as well as reach out to your bank to report suspicious activity.

However, you can protect yourself from fraud by verifying information about the employer, refusing suspicious offers, and not sharing your personal details with strangers.

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