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Students warned of money mule dangers

By Ian Armitt Darenth Parish Council

Saturday, 21 September 2019

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Darenth Parish Council Contributor

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Alert from Kent County Council Public Protection

Action Fraud and Barclays bank are warning all students of the dangers of becoming a money mule.

The number of under-21s being recruited by criminals to launder money has nearly doubled in the past two years according to new figures from Barclays. Most victims become money mules unknowingly, as criminals take advantage of university students’ financial worries.

Nearly three-quarters of university students don't realise they could face jail time for acting as a money mule

HOW IT WORKS

  • Students are approached on social media with fake job offers

  • The student is asked for their bank account details

  • Their bank account is then used to ‘launder’ the criminals illicit money

  • Then the money is transferred to another account so the money is now ‘clean’

  • In return the student keeps a small percentage

WHAT TO DO

  • Do not give away any bank account details unless you know and trust them

  • Be cautious of unsolicited offers of easy money

  • Talk to someone you trust about any concerns

  • Take the time to think

Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is

Contact Information

Parish Clerk

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