Not that much cash 😀When you transfer funds visa Swift, Wise and others you are asked to enter a reason ( code) From memory it’s something like ‘ long stay’ or ‘retirement’
A rejection doesn't make it a scam Perhaps the passport info wasn't correct, Perhaps there was another error in the application, perhaps the person looking at your application didn't believe your information. Just because you are unaware doesn't make it a scam. You could look t it another way - you were incredibly lucky to be approved the second time around 😀