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Beware of “droppers”!
Be vigilant — never share your bank card details, account information or digital keys with third parties.
Remember: this can now result in criminal liability.
Who is a “dropper”?
A “dropper” is a person who knowingly or carelessly provides their bank card or account to be used as a transit channel for transferring stolen money.
Most often this happens under the guise of:
- “part-time work” or “cooperation”;
- legal business with the promise of a small reward for transferring or withdrawing funds.
In reality, such schemes are used by:
- fraudsters,
- organizers of pyramid schemes,
- illegal casinos and other shady businesses.
What are the consequences:
- For transferring access to a card, account or digital keys: a fine, restriction of liberty or deprivation of liberty for up to 5 years with confiscation of property.
- For participating in unauthorized transfers: up to 7 years of deprivation of liberty.
How to protect yourself:
1. Never disclose your card details: number, expiration date, CVV/CVC, PIN, passwords, and one-time codes.
2. Do not click on suspicious links in SMS or messengers.
3. Do not install applications at the request of strangers, even if they claim to be bank or police employees.
4. Use complex passwords and update them regularly.
5. Set up and if necessary, adjust transaction limits in your bank app.