Those taking up fake job offers may find themselves in a world of trouble.
What would you think if you got a text offering £1,000 a day for just 90 minutes of work – from home?
It sounds too good to be true. And of course, it is.
Experts say this sort of text is almost certainly looking to hook in a victim for money laundering - where people are asked to move money through their bank account by criminals and, in some cases, keeping an amount back for themselves.
In doing so the person could have committed fraud.
Statistics from the Financial Conduct Authority show there were at least 207,889 cases of "money muling" in 2024, with the majority of those involved aged under 30.
Criminals use job adverts via texts, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Facebook, as well as chatting to people online and even in person, to find their victims – and are wrecking lives in the process.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact our team at T & M Legis for a consultation with our Legal Experts.
