#DontBeAMule

"Surely no one I know could ever be a money mule...?" It happens more often than you think, and not all money mules realize they're doing it. #YourAccountYourCrime Supported by 🇯🇵

Cyber criminals often, successfully, use human psychology to convince you to act on their scams. Can you spot the signs of social engineering? Take this quiz. ow.ly/2ChM50PIQE8 #cyberaware

Q: What happens when a scammer pretends to be running a #nonprofit and a #scambaiter agrees to send the 57 orphans iPads and other electronics? A: Hilarity forum.419eater.com/forum/viewtopi…

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#ScamBaiting #Fauxmance #RomanceScammer #ThingsThatMakeMeLaugh

Remember that money should only flow in one direction: from employer to employee. If your employer is asking for you to send them money, it's most likely a scam. #BeFraudSmart and learn more about it here: bit.ly/3jWX6vC

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When a #scammer is willing to loan you enough money to build a DeLorean Time Machine... #BackToTheFuture #McFly #LoanScam #ItsAScam #BeFraudAware #ScammersSuck

The "Grandparent Scam" is still happening and the fraudsters are getting more brazen going as far as to wear police apparel when picking up the money. No police service will ever demand cash be paid for any service. #DontGetScammed youtu.be/v9OwYu_CLjg

Some Facebook users are being fooled by fake offers from popular brands. #BeFraudSmart and remember if a deal sounds #2Good2BeTrue, it probably is. Your favorite airline, resort or car dealership isn't going to give away a valuable prize by asking users to "share" a post.

I scream, you scream, we all should scream when we spot scams. Word of mouth is the best tool for educating friends and family on how to #BeFraudSmart.

#DontBeAMule 🫏 Scammers love to have victims help launder their money! Don't fall for the scam. #BeFraudSmart #BeFraudAware #ScammersSuck

❌ Fiction: Government agencies only accept owed tax payments via prepaid cards. ✅ Fact: Government agencies will never demand immediate payment or call about taxes without first having mailed a bill.

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YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR A DONATION OF 3.500,000 DOLLARS KINDLY CONTACT US NOW FOR CLAIM - What happens when a #scambaiter receives this and contacts the #scammer? aff.419eater.com/viewtopic.php?…

In a #RomanceScam, the #Scammer will say anything, including lying about lying! This scammer ran into a @ScamBaiter though. #Fauxmance #Frauducation #ScammersSuck

🚨 Beware of #petscams! Scammers use tactics like: 1️⃣ Unbelievably low prices 2️⃣ Urgency for immediate payment 3️⃣ Sketchy payment methods, especially crypto 4️⃣ Lack of verifiable information 5️⃣ Dodgy or nonexistent reviews #ScamBait #FightFraud

This week we look at how fraudsters ask you to send money has changed. We’ve partnered with Get Cyber Safe for our latest bulletin on the evolution of payment methods. Check it out below or read it online: antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/features-vedet… #FPM2024

E-transfers are a convenient way to send money. But fraudsters love them too. Be careful if you’re ever asked to accept an e-transfer and move the funds elsewhere as part of a “job.” You could be a money mule. Find out more about money mules: antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/features-vedet… #FPM2024