Russian banks now request a family connection with the person to whom the money is being transferred

To combat fraudsters, Russian banks have begun to ask clients, when transferring a large amount of money, to have a family connection with the person to whom the transfer is planned, RIA Novosti reports.

We are talking about transferring a large amount. In this case, the operation is blocked, then a bank employee contacts the client. He asks a series of questions, including the person’s full details and his relationship with the bank client.

In addition, the bank employee clarifies where the money that the client is going to transfer is planned to be spent.

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