How to avoid falling victim to a money mule scam?
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 24, 2025, 18:51 IST | Updated: Sep 24, 2025, 18:51 IST
A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else. Criminals recruit money mules to help launder proceeds derived from online scams and frauds or crimes like human trafficking and drug trafficking.
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