International Remittance Q&A: How to prevent remittance fraud?
Case Overview:
Ms. Wang received an email claiming to be from an international charity, stating that she had won a scholarship but required a processing fee to claim the prize. Ms. Wang followed the instructions and wired $15,000, only to later discover that the organization did not exist.
Legal Response:
Remittance Records and Evidence Collection: Ms. Wang provided Financial Legal Aid with all relevant communication records and remittance receipts. The company confirmed that the charity was a fraudulent entity and began investigating the flow of funds.
Cross-border Investigation and Fund Freezing: Financial Legal Aid worked with multiple banks and international payment platforms to track the flow of Ms. Wang's remittances and, through international judicial cooperation, successfully froze a portion of the funds.
Transnational Litigation and Compensation:
Financial Legal Aid filed lawsuits in relevant national courts, demanding the return of funds and compensation for related losses from the charity.
Case Highlights:
1. The law firm filed lawsuits in relevant national courts, demanding the return of funds and compensation for related losses from the charity.
2. Before making a remittance, please verify the recipient's identity and ensure that the remittance is made through a legitimate channel.
3. If you suspect fraud, contact Financial Legal Aid as soon as possible and preserve all evidence to recover the defrauded funds.
