Criminals use fake jobs, text messages and social media messages to recruit people to move money through their bank accounts.
What seems like easy money could put your finances, identity and future at risk.
Know the signs. Protect yourself.
If someone is offering money in exchange for using your bank account, receiving payments, or transferring money for them, that’s a major warning sign.
Many people are approached through job advertisements, social media, messaging apps and online communities.
You were right to check before responding.
What Is a Money Trap or Money Mule?
A money mule is someone who receives or transfers money on behalf of another person.
Sometimes people knowingly agree to do this. Often, they don’t realise they are being recruited by criminals until it’s too late.
Money mule activity is commonly linked to fraud, scams and organised crime.
You may be told:
These are common recruitment tactics.
Know the Warning Signs
How Criminals Target People
Getting Involved Could Cost You Everything
Being involved in money mule activity can have serious consequences…
If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is…
Crime Stoppers is the nation’s most trusted option for people wanting to share what they know about unsolved crimes and suspicious activity without having to say who they are.Â
Crime Stoppers in Australia was first established in 1987. Today Crime Stoppers Australia is an independent not-for-profit registered charity representing the collective eight Crime Stopper organisations operating in every state and territory.Â
A money mule is someone who receives or transfers money for another person, often as part of criminal activity.
It can be. If the money is connected to criminal activity, there may be serious consequences.
Do not provide access to your account. Stop communicating with the person and seek advice if you are unsure.
Contact your bank immediately, secure your accounts and access support services.
Yes. Information can be provided anonymously.
No. Information can still be valuable, even if you do not have proof. It could be the missing piece of the puzzle.
FAQ’S
Crime Stoppers is the nation’s most trusted option for people wanting to share what they know about unsolved crimes and suspicious activity without having to say who they are.Â
Crime Stoppers in Australia was first established in 1987. Today Crime Stoppers Australia is an independent not-for-profit registered charity representing the collective eight Crime Stopper organisations operating in every state and territory.Â
A money mule is someone who receives or transfers money for another person, often as part of criminal activity.
It can be. If the money is connected to criminal activity, there may be serious consequences.
Do not provide access to your account. Stop communicating with the person and seek advice if you are unsure.
Contact your bank immediately, secure your accounts and access support services.
Yes. Information can be provided anonymously.
No. Information can still be valuable, even if you do not have proof. It could be the missing piece of the puzzle.
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