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Understanding money mule scams: The hidden victims
Key takeaways
- Background on money mule scams
- What does a typical money mule look like and why do they comply?
- Impacts on money mule victims
- Types of money mule scams
- How to tackle money mule scams
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Money mule scams - who's the real victim?
A money mule is someone who receives and moves money that came from victims of fraud, and they're often regarded as criminals – but if the mule is coerced, or completely unaware of the fraudulent activity, aren’t they also a victim?
In many cases, the money mule is an unwitting participant who was simply too trusting, or was trying to resolve a bad situation.
This guide will help you understand the role of money mules, who they are, and how they get involved, providing crucial insight to detect and prevent money mule scams in real-time and reduce fraud across the organization.