Money mule scams

A money mule is someone who, often without realising it, helps criminals hide money by moving it through their own bank account. Money mules are often paid but it’s a serious crime.

Top tips to stay safe

  1. Avoid 'get rich quick' or 'easy money' job offers: criminals love to use social media and online ads to trick people into helping them move money.
  2. Say no if anyone asks for access to your bank account or to open a new one: criminals may offer money in exchange for taking control of your bank account.
  3. Be wary if someone you haven't met face-to-face asks you to move money for them: criminals make fake online profiles to trick people into helping them.
  4. Research all investment opportunities: criminals might offer some money upfront to get you to move it around, with the promise of high returns.
  5. Watch out for fake loan schemes: criminals may offer you a cheap loan, regardless of your lending history. They might claim to overpay you and ask you to repay it back to a different account. 

Other guides to keep your money secure

My Security Profile

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Service provider impersonation scams

Scammers are posing as trusted organisations like your phone or internet provider. They want to trick you into sending money or giving away your personal info or passwords to allow them to access your account.

Online shopping scams

Scammers can trick you into buying products that don’t exist or are wrongly advertised. Follow our five tips to avoid shopping scams.

Investment scams

An investment scam is when someone tricks you into giving them money for fake investments. They promise money back with little or no risk. In reality, they take your money and you can end up with nothing.