I received a letter saying that a person wants to do a business and was told that he will be transferring money through wire transfer. Now the bank people from NAIGA BANK OF INDONESIA are asking me to deposit $5360 in order to get the COT code to make a transfer. He showed me an account in my name. Shall I believe these people?
The offer has the classic signs of a scam, and we strongly advise that you not respond. The two biggest clues? Reference to a COT code (we are not aware of any legitimate use of the term), and the suggestion that you deposit money into an account that you know nothing about. Don't be duped by the claim that the account is in your name. It can almost be guaranteed that you will never see any benefit from any money you put there.
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The offer has the classic signs of a scam, and we strongly advise that you not respond. The two biggest clues? Reference to a COT code (we are not aware of any legitimate use of the term), and the suggestion that you deposit money into an account that you know nothing about. Don't be duped by the claim that the account is in your name. It can almost be guaranteed that you will never see any benefit from any money you put there.
