Money & property
The mortgage lender asking for money first
Someone impersonates a real financial institution and offers a mortgage or other loan, then asks for an advance payment before the credit is released.
What they want
An upfront fee or transfer sent to the impersonator.
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Check through another route.
Verify the lender and its contact details through the official financial-services registry. Don’t deposit money into a personal account or pay before signing a formal contract with the verified institution.
Already responded?
Stop contact and ask someone you trust for help. If you paid or exposed account details, contact the affected service through its official channel.
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