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What is a money mule?
A money mule is a person who lets criminals use their bank account to move money. Money mules are often paid or allowed to keep some of the money for themselves, but it’s a serious crime. Criminals trick people into doing this to hide where the money has really come from - this is known as money laundering.
Fake job adverts/get rich quick schemes
Social media or online job ads offering quick money for very little work, such as using your bank account to transfer money or handing over your bank account login details for someone else to use.
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Fake investment schemes
Being offered a “start-up” fee to receive and move money with the promise of high returns for very little investment.
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Fake loan schemes
Being offered a cheap loan, no matter what your lending history has been like. They might say they overpaid and are asking for it be repaid to a different bank account from the one the money came from. They might also offer to help boost your credit score by sending you money and asking you to move it on.
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Romance Scams
A criminal will use a fake online profile to form a relationship with you. They may ask to use your bank account to transfer money to someone else’s account, saying they’re unable to access their account. They might make the excuses that they’re out the country and the payment is for medical expenses or a one-time limited investment.
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Rent an account
Being offered payment in exchange for clearing your bank account or making a new one and handing over full control of the account. They’ll ask for online banking login information, your bank cards, and your contact details.
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