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Transfer Fraud / Special Fraud
Fraud schemes using phone/email to trick victims into transferring money. Types include impersonation, fake billing, and refund scams. Recovery through the Fraud Recovery Act.
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Q. What does Transfer Fraud / Special Fraud mean?
Fraud schemes using phone/email to trick victims into transferring money. Types include impersonation, fake billing, and refund scams. Recovery through the Fraud Recovery Act.
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