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DON’T BE FOOLED INTO BECOMING A MONEY MULE

Money By April Payne Oct 21, 2021

Sometimes a scam can be so crafty a victim may have no idea that they have been
duped, or even worse, served as a key player in assisting illegal activity. The
financial mule scam often plays out in this manner, but ignorance is certainly
not bliss for the victims.

Financial mules, also known as money mules, are people who are used to transport
and/or launder money derived from illegal activity (i.e. the sale of illicit
drugs, proceeds of fraudulent activity, etc.).

The term ‘mule’ refers to someone who moves something for someone else, usually
illegally. A money mule is someone who allows their personal financial accounts
to be used to move the proceeds of a crime, which is also known as money
laundering. Individuals used as money mules may be willing participants or may
not even be aware that they are being used to move funds derived from illegal
activity.

This scam comes to fruition in a few different forms. This could be:

 * A seemingly legitimate job posting that offers applicants a high payout for
   small amounts of work.
 * Receiving a message on social media from a “friend” asking for a quick favor.
 * Being approached online unexpectedly with an offer to make easy money for the
   upcoming holidays, school year, etc.

No matter the initial guise, the scam always leads to the target being asked to
receive money into their bank account and transferring it to a third party. Many
money mules are eager to assist because they believe that they are helping a
friend in need, or that they have found a comfortable part-time job that will
pay a small commission of each transaction. These of course are not legitimate
situations and instead the facades recruit innocent people to act as money mules
which facilitate criminal activity and make illegally acquired money harder to
trace.

Even if money mules are not directly involved in the crimes which generate the
money, they are acting illegally by helping to launder the proceeds. Money mules
help criminals move funds and remain anonymous while doing so.

Anyone caught acting as a money mule, even if done so unknowingly, can face a
prison sentence, fine or community service, and the possibility of never again
being able to secure a mortgage or open a bank account.

Remember, you should never send money for any of the following circumstances:

 * In response to an online advertisement about a “work from home” job
   opportunity.
 * Per the request of a social media message.
 * As a way of making extra income.
 * With the claim that you will receive a commission on the total amount being
   sent.
 * To someone you have not met in person

Personal details such as tax file numbers or financial account information
should be protected and never shared with strangers online. If you ever find
yourself caught up in a scheme of this nature, report it immediately by
notifying your financial institution and your local law enforcement.

For more information on how detect and to prevent money muling, please visit
these third-party resources.

United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS): 
https://www.uspis.gov/news/scam-article/money-mule

EUROPOL: 
https://www.europol.europa.eu/activities-services/public-awareness-and-prevention-guides/money-muling

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): 
https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/money-mules

Federal Trade Commission (FTC): 
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/03/whats-money-mule-scam

 

If you or someone you know has fallen victim to one of these scams and sent
money using Western Union, report it immediately by calling your
country-specific fraud hotline at /global-service/report-fraud-hotline.

Find more information on fraud and scams and how to protect yourself at
wu.com/fraudawareness.

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