Q&A: ‘Money Muling’ - the cybercrime targeting children

90% of money mule transactions are linked to cybercrime 

90% of money mule transactions are linked to cybercrime 

Gardaí are warning students not to get involved in ‘money muling’ as part of Fraud Week - but what exactly is a ‘money mule’ and who is being targeted by this largely cyber-based crime?

What is a money mule?

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