Scam patterns
Money-mule recruitment
A job asks someone to receive and forward crypto or fiat for a fee.
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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.