Betrugsmaschen

Money-mule recruitment

A job asks someone to receive and forward crypto or fiat for a fee.

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Overview
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Overview

A job asks someone to receive and forward crypto or fiat for a fee.

Why it matters

The recruit becomes an intermediary for stolen funds.

What to check

Do not move third-party money; preserve instructions, counterparties and addresses.

Sources

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