wire transfer
noun
: a transfer of funds (as from one bank account to another) by electronic or formerly by telegraphic means
… has steadily built alliances with financial-service providers … enabling it to offer services such as bargain-priced money orders and wire transfers.—
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The scammers often demand payment via methods like prepaid gift cards or wire transfers, making the transactions difficult to trace.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Impersonation: The scammer impersonates the victim and sends emails to contacts, such as banks or vendors, requesting urgent wire transfers or sensitive information.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Confirm the sender's identity to ensure legitimacy. · Be wary of any payment requests, especially those demanding gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers via services like Western Union or MoneyGram.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Some real money online casinos also offer wire transfers.
Play+: Many real money casinos online offer their own prepaid Play+ cards, thus facilitating quick deposits and payouts.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Impersonation: The scammer impersonates the victim and sends emails to contacts, such as banks or vendors, requesting urgent wire transfers or sensitive information.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Confirm the sender's identity to ensure legitimacy. · Be wary of any payment requests, especially those demanding gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers via services like Western Union or MoneyGram.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Some real money online casinos also offer wire transfers.
Play+: Many real money casinos online offer their own prepaid Play+ cards, thus facilitating quick deposits and payouts.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Wire transfer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wire%20transfer. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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