Proactive IT Security
Money-muling
Money muling is when a criminal persuades an individual to use their bank accounts to launder the proceeds of crime.
Most money mules have not been bribed or paid to do it and are unwitting accomplices, but they can still be held accountable for breaking the law. Those who have found themselves involved in the fraud report that they were approached by 'online merchants' or other individuals offering job or business opportunities that seemed genuine.
The fraudulent use of bank accounts can also involve doctoring cheques and other forms of cheque fraud.
