Protect yourself from fraud
Be careful:
1
«Bet Payment» Scam in Online Casinos or with Bookmakers
Never send a money transfer when asked to "pay for a bet" at an online casino or with a bookmaker. The Payment System is not intended for betting payments and does not cooperate with gambling platforms. Such transfers are fraudulent, and you risk losing your money with no possibility of getting it back.
2
Cryptocurrency Purchase Scam via Money Transfer
If someone asks you to send a money transfer to buy Bitcoin, USDT, or any other cryptocurrency, it is a scam. The Payment System does not interact with Virtual asset service providers or crypto exchanges. You may end up with neither cryptocurrency nor your money.
3
Marketplace Purchase Scam
Do not send money under the pretext of «buying out goods» or «earning money by boosting ratings» on Avito, Ozon, Wildberries, or other e-commerce platforms. This is a common scam: you won’t receive the goods, the promised earnings, or a refund. Always pay for goods only through the official marketplace interfaces.
4
Scam from fake «Friends» or «Relatives» in Messengers
If you receive a message in Telegram, WhatsApp, or other messengers asking you to urgently send money — even if it appears to be from a «friend» or «relative» — make sure to call them via another messenger or cellular network to confirm personally. Scammers often hack accounts or use fake profiles.
5
Fake Investment Projects and Brokers
Do not send money transfers to individuals promising high returns or «guaranteed profits» from investments. The Payment System does not cooperate with brokers or investment platforms. This is a classic scam.
6
«Dream Job» Scam
If you are offered a «remote job» or «income without investment» but are asked to send money to activate your account, sign a contract, or purchase materials—it's a scam. A legitimate employer will never ask for an advance payment.
7
«Cheap Electronics» or «Tickets» Scam
Be cautious of offers to buy smartphones, laptops, or concert tickets at suspiciously low prices—especially if payment via money transfer is requested. This is a common trick used by scammers. The Payment System does not ensure the safety of such transactions, and you may lose both your money and the goods.
8
«Compensation» or «Government Payout» Scam
If you're told that you're entitled to «compensation», a «tax refund», or an «insurance reimbursement» and are asked to send a money transfer to «activate», «process», or «receive a code»—it's a scam. Government agencies, banks, and other organizations do not operate via money transfer systems and do not require advance payments.
9
Fake «Support Service» Scam
Scammers may pretend to be employees of a payment system, bank, or other organization. They might ask you to transfer money to «resolve an issue» or «restore access». Never send money at the request of «support services». Real employees will never ask for payments via money transfers.
Send money transfers only to your family and friends.
People you know personally!
- DO NOT send money to a person who requests a transfer for the purpose of: urgent assistance to a loved one with whom you cannot contact and/or confirm the situation.
- DO NOT send money to pay for online purchases, pay fees when issuing a loan / credit card, to receive a prize, win the lottery, rent a property, get a job.
- If you suspect fraud, call Astrasend Customer Service.
