
Money Mules Don’t Be a Mule: Awareness Can Prevent CrimeWhat Is a Money Mule? A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else.Criminals recruit money mules to help launder proceeds derived from online scams and frauds or crimes like human trafficking and drug trafficking. Money mules add layers of distance between crime victims and criminals, which makes it harder for law enforcement to accurately trace money trails.Money mules can move funds in various ways, including through bank accounts, cashier’s checks, virtual currency, prepaid...