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It isn't. Law and regulation are interpreted by intent, not by a google search (also see official interpretation 2(m)-4 there)



> Law and regulation are interpreted by intent

Nothing in Regulation E indicates an intent to cover intentional transfers by the account holder to scammers. Quote something specific if you disagree.

> also see official interpretation 2(m)-4 there

None of those scenarios match "I willingly sent money to something that turned out to be a scam". At all.

Each example in that interpretation is that of an unintentional transfer - bank employees doing it, stolen devices, being under duress.




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