created by SuccessfulManifests on 02/12/2024 at 22:22 UTC
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A friend of mine is asking me to help pay their student loans while they're in Ghana. They want to give me their login details and a screenshot of their debit card, but I'm concerned about potential risks. Could this situation backfire in any way, possibly leading to legal trouble for me? Is there a chance they could frame me if something goes wrong? Additionally, could my phone or laptop be hacked simply by entering information from a card they provide? I’d appreciate any insights or advice on this matter! I'm cool with him but I don't know him that well to just automatically trust him the way he apparently trusts me
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Comment by Sure_Fly_5332 at 03/12/2024 at 04:51 UTC
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It smells like some sort of scam. How long have you known this person? Did they ask in person, or by text/email?
Comment by Burnt_and_Blistered at 03/12/2024 at 11:13 UTC
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It’s a weird request. Your friend can use his own login details and card info to make his own payments. Why does he need you to do it?
It *is* fishy.
Comment by LTK622 at 03/12/2024 at 16:27 UTC
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Yes, this could backfire.
If you make payment to an account then law enforcement can assume you control the account, and it would be tracked to whichever bank account you use for the payment.
Simple remittances are better and safer.