Young people make up most of 700 'money mule' cases in 2021 

Young people aged 18 to 24 account for the bulk of over 700 ‘money mule’ transactions identified by the banks in the first half of this year.

Young people aged 18 to 24 years old account for the bulk of over 700 ‘money mule’ transactions identified by the banks in the first half of this year.

The scale of the scam, which involve funds totalling €5m, has prompted fresh warnings to young people and their parents about the dangers, including criminal prosecution, for allowing their bank accounts to be used by other people to move money.