Eurasian Bank warns of a new fraudulent scheme that is spreading in Kazakhstan under the guise of “easy earnings”. The attackers offer citizens to issue several debit accounts in banks for a monetary reward of allegedly US$ 100. In fact, this can lead to serious financial and criminal consequences.

How the scheme works
A potential “job” may be informed in a personal message from an unknown sender who asks you to open three to four bank accounts in your name. At the same time, accounts cannot be closed for at least three months, and the interlocutor insists on meeting in a café for an operation, which already raises reasonable suspicions.

Why would scammers need it
Taking such actions is part of a dropping scheme. Attackers use other people’s accounts to cash out funds obtained illegally, including through phishing attacks, card fraud, and theft from other people’s accounts. In the case of an investigation, everything that happens on the account you open will be legally assigned to you, even if you were unaware of the criminal purposes of third parties.

What it threatens with
• Financial responsibility. In case of investigation, all actions on the account will be attributed to the owner.
• Criminal liability. The use of an account in money laundering schemes may result in an article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Problems with your credit history. Such actions can damage your reputation as a borrower and a client.

How to protect yourself
• Never open accounts at the request of third parties.
• Do not share your personal information with outsiders.
• Report such offers to the police or to the Bank Support Service.
• Check official sources and consult with the Bank staff at the slightest doubt.

Financial security begins with conscious behavior. Eurasian Bank urges all Kazakhstanis to remain vigilant and not to believe the promises of easy earnings.