Fake $3,000 loan led to bank account loss

A bbb report about a phishing scam that cost someone $268.0. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

Source: bbb | Scam Type: Phishing | Amount Lost: $268.0 | Date: April 09, 2026
The scammer asked me for my login info, and I now lost access to my money and my bank account. I lost it as well after they said they were going to deposit a loan of $3,000, but I never received any of my money. They also sent me the application for this loan to my email.

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