Many have heard the word "dropper," but perhaps you are hearing it for the first time. It is important to know about this as it is a new and dangerous type of fraud. Its target is ordinary citizens, often those in desperate need of money, who may unknowingly become accomplices in a crime. These people are called "droppers."
Even if a person is unaware that they are participating in illegal activities, it can lead to criminal liability. Learn how not to become a pawn in the hands of fraudsters.
They come up with plausible stories to get you to agree to "help."
Easy money online. They offer quick and easy money through social media and messengers. Simply allowing transactions through your bank account gets you involved in a criminal scheme.
ATM assistance. If a stranger approaches you near an ATM asking to cash out money through your card, chances are you're being lured into a fraudulent scheme.
Wrong number. A common situation where money is "accidentally" transferred to your account, with a request to send it back, but to a different card. Do not spend or transfer this money. Report the incident to the bank and follow their instructions.
Suspicious requests. You may be approached from an unknown number or in the name of a friend, asking you to open a bank card in your name and hand it over to a courier in return for a reward. Usually, fraudsters provide convincing reasons and aim to gain trust. Reasons can vary from "blocked card" to "desperate situation."
- do not share your bank card details with anyone
- do not hand over your card to third parties - do not agree to transfer money based on requests from unknown persons - do not return "erroneous" transfers at the request of strangers - report suspicious requests to the bank and police - save screenshots of suspicious job offers and correspondence
Reminder: In Kazakhstan, starting from 2025, there will be criminal liability for dropping, with penalties ranging from a fine to 7 years of imprisonment.
Protect yourself and your finances!