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Scam & Cyber Awareness Event : Mon 08 Dec 18:30 |
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Dear ALL Scam & Cyber Awareness Event – Monday 8 December, 18:30 Great opportunity to get face to face advice We will cover four key areas: Romance Scams, Christmas Scams, Gaming Scams, and Money Mules. Today’s focus: Money Mules- What is a money mule? A money mule is a person who transfers stolen money on behalf of others, usually through their bank account. Criminals contact people and offer them cash to receive money into their bank account and transfer it to another account. This person is known as a 'money mule'. What is the money used for? Why would someone become a money mule?Criminals often target vulnerable people who are likely to be in need of money. Sometimes they do not realise they have committed a crime. How do criminals target money mules?Criminals often make job adverts offering 'quick cash'. They also use social media to find a suitable target by befriending them.
How are money mules caught?Banks have systems in place to detect suspicious activity, authorities are then notified. What happens when the money mule gets caught?
How can I avoid money mule schemes?The money that money mules transfer is usually stolen, it’s used to fund lots of different crimes, like drug dealing, sexual exploitation, frauds and scams, human trafficking and even terrorism. SCAM Awareness week ON BBC TV with daily Coverage Great safety advice and Guidance-
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