What is authorised push payment (APP) fraud?
By SendPay Business · · 2 min read
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Authorised push payment (APP) fraud is when someone is tricked into sending money by bank transfer to a fraudster. The payment is 'authorised' because the victim made it themselves, which is what makes these scams hard to stop.
Common APP scams
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Impersonation
someone pretending to be your bank, the police or HMRC.
Invoice redirection
a fake email saying a supplier's bank details have changed.
Purchase scams
paying for goods that never arrive.
Warning signs
Pressure to act fast, requests to move money to a 'safe account', new bank details sent by email, and anyone asking you to keep a payment secret are all red flags.
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If it happens
Contact your bank or payment provider straight away. In the UK, payment firms are now required to reimburse most APP fraud victims, subject to limits and conditions set by the Payment Systems Regulator.
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