Attention! Scammers!
Dear customers,
Recently, there has been an increase in fraudulent schemes on social media and messaging apps. Scammers are actively using a method known as “Send 100 – Get 200” to exploit people’s desire to earn money quickly.
Typically, a potential victim sees an attractive advertisement on Telegram or Instagram promising quick profits. Scammers present themselves as “experts” in cryptocurrency, betting, or investments, claiming they are testing a new earning scheme and looking for participants to “rotate funds.”
To create a sense of trust, they first ask to transfer a small amount, for example, $100. After a short time, they may indeed return a larger amount, say $200. This step is intended to lower the victim’s vigilance and make the earning opportunity appear legitimate.
After a successful “test,” the victim is asked to increase the amount for a larger profit. The user then transfers a significant sum, usually between $1,000 and $2,000.
Next, scammers share a “joyful” message claiming the invested funds have grown several times. However, to “withdraw the profit,” an additional fee is requested – tax, bank charge, or guarantor service. If the person agrees and pays, new obstacles appear: “verification error,” “payment gateway,” or “additional fee.” As a result, the client receives no payment. Once the victim stops transferring money, scammers block them.
Please remember: KICB employees never ask clients to transfer money to private individuals to receive profit. Bank employees never request confidential client information. In case of suspicious requests, contact any bank branch immediately. Complaints can also be submitted on the bank’s website: https://kicb.net/feedback/
Stay vigilant: do not transfer money to unknown individuals, do not trust promises of guaranteed quick earnings, and do not share your card details, SMS codes, or access to your mobile app with third parties.