Overview
A scheme in which the victim is asked to pay a holding fee or deposit to reserve a product or to hold their spot. The fee is often unwarranted, never reimbursed, or does not lead to any advantage for the victim. Holding Fee Schemes are often found in product purchase scams and housing/rental scams.
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