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COVID Crime: What Is Money Muling, and How Can We Fight It?

FICO

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a bulletin warning that this crime is on the rise, and published a Money Mule Awareness Guide to help the public fight money mules. Consumers are taking “mobile to the max” by using their phones for mobile deposit, contactless payments and person-to-person payments.

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The Rise of Money Mules in The Philippines

FICO

According to the FBI , a money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of, or at the direction of another. In this clip from ABS-CBN, I discuss the rise of money mules in the Philippines: Faster Payments Accelerate Problem. What Exactly Is Money Muling?

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Top 5 Fraud Posts for 2022: Scams, Contactless and Money Mules

FICO

Contactless Payments Fraud – A Sleeping Lion in a Trillion-Pound Market. Matt Cox reported that the rapid growth of contactless payments has attracted the attention of fraudsters who are always seeking out new methods to steal money. Read the full post. Matt recommended that lenders: Mitigate the risks now.

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