IME / IME Pay Cautions You About:
1. Foreign Employment Scam
Be cautious of social media messages or ads offering foreign employment opportunities that seem too good to be true. Scammers may ask for a "processing fee" or pre-employment expense via wallet or bank deposit. These are usually frauds. Do not fall for them.
2. Lottery Scam
Ignore calls or messages claiming you’ve won a domestic or international lottery, especially if they ask for a fee to claim your prize. Even if they appear legitimate, it's a scam.
3. Internet Purchase Scam
Watch out for online ads offering extremely cheap products or services. Scammers may ask for payment for delivery or booking and send fake confirmation documents. Once paid, you won't receive the product, and the money can't be recovered.
4. Relative/Friend in Need Scam
If someone posing as a friend or relative urgently asks for money, verify their identity first. Many scams are carried out by impersonating someone in need.
5. Loan Scam
Scammers may offer loans or investments that seem too good to be true, requesting advance payments. These are usually fake and intended to steal your money.
6. Donation Scam
After natural disasters, scammers may ask for donations to fake charities. Always verify the organization's legitimacy before sending money.
7. Newspaper Ad Scam
Ads offering high returns or heavily discounted services may be scams. Always do your research before sending money, especially when asked to transfer it via wallet or bank.
8. Romance Scam
Online friendships that quickly turn into requests for financial help are often scams. Be cautious if someone you’ve never met in person asks for money.
9. Networking Scam
Be careful of unsolicited job or business opportunities. Don’t share personal or financial info without verifying legitimacy. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
10. Pyramid Scheme Scam
In these illegal schemes, new members are recruited with the promise of high returns. There's no actual product or service — only money flow. Avoid anything that requires recruitment to profit.
11. Rent/Housing/Land Scam
Avoid paying upfront fees for rental or property listings from unknown sources. Scammers may disappear after receiving payment.
12. Identity Theft
Do not share your personal documents (citizenship, passport, etc.) with unknown people or websites. They can be misused for unauthorized transactions or account creation.
13. Online Gambling
Online gambling (e.g., 1XBET, Bet365) is illegal in Nepal. Using IME/IME Pay for such activities is not only risky but can lead to legal consequences.
14. PIN/Password Theft
Do not share your wallet or bank PIN/password. Use strong passwords, never write them down, and enable two-factor authentication. Change them immediately if compromised.
15. Phishing Scams
Avoid clicking unknown links or responding to emails/texts asking for your login or card info. Always verify sender identity and use anti-virus protection.
16. OTP/PIN/Password Sharing
Never share OTPs, PINs, or passwords — not even with close contacts. Once accessed, your funds can be stolen and are often unrecoverable.
How to Protect Against Fraud
To keep your money safe from scammers:
Always:
Know who you're dealing with.
Research any offer that seems too good to be true.
Understand that sending money is like sending cash — it usually can't be recovered.
Never:
Send money to strangers.
Deposit a check and send part of it back to the sender.
Help someone "in crisis" without confirming their identity.
Share your PIN/password/OTP with anyone.
Fraud Prevention
At IME / IME Pay, we are committed to protecting our users. Scammers use tricks to get your money, and it becomes difficult to recover once sent. We aim to educate users to recognize red flags and avoid fraud.
If something doesn’t feel right, don’t act on it. Trust your instincts.
What to Do If You’re a Victim of Fraud
Report immediately to your nearest police station.
Notify us at:
📞 01-1234567
📧 info@imeglobal.com
Fraud FAQs
Q: What are red flags of a scam?
Requests for money from strangers
Deposit-and-refund schemes
Sudden financial help requests from "relatives"
Promises of lottery or prize winnings
Too-good-to-be-true ads or offers
Q: Who is at risk?
Everyone. Scammers target people of all ages and backgrounds, often those unaware or too trusting.
Q: Is it safe to use IME Pay?
Yes — if you know and trust the recipient. Like cash, once sent, it can’t be recovered.
Q: Can I share my OTP/PIN/Password?
Never. Sharing this info can result in account misuse and financial loss.
Q: Is online gambling legal in Nepal?
No. It is illegal and punishable by law.