{"id":25612,"date":"2025-05-16T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=25612"},"modified":"2025-08-20T10:32:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T02:32:25","slug":"protect-yourself-from-money-muling-dontbeamule","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/protect-yourself-from-money-muling-dontbeamule\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Yourself from Money Muling #DontBeAMule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reading time: 1 minute<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Criminals are increasingly targeting students to get involved in money muling. These scams can seem enticing but can have serious consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Money Muling?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A money mule is someone who is used by criminals to transfer stolen money. Often, you might be offered an easy job involving receiving money into your bank account and then moving it to another account or cryptocurrency exchange. This money is frequently used to fund other serious crimes, including cybercrime, terrorism, and human trafficking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating in money muling is a serious crime in Australia. If convicted, you could face imprisonment from 12 months to life. Besides the legal consequences, you risk breaching your bank\u2019s terms, which could result in losing access to your bank accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can you protect yourself?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To safeguard yourself, follow these four essential steps to identify and avoid potential scams:<\/p>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block accordions\" role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n\n    <div class=\"accordions__container\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"1-stop\" aria-expanded=\"false\">1. Stop<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"1-stop\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>Take a moment to consider if the offer is too good to be true. Be cautious of any job offers that promise easy, fast money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"2-check\" aria-expanded=\"false\">2. Check<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"2-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>Research the employer or opportunity thoroughly. Look for an online presence, verify contact details, and be cautious of overseas offers.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid interacting with online ads or posts offering large sums of money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"3-reject\" aria-expanded=\"false\">3. Reject<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"3-reject\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>Do not accept message requests from strangers. If a friend sends a message with a suspicious link, confirm its legitimacy in person before clicking.<\/li>\n<li>Never share your bank details or personal information with anyone you do not know or trust.<\/li>\n<li>If someone asks to use your bank account, decline their request.<\/li>\n<li>Trust your instincts\u2014if something feels off, reject the offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"4-accept\" aria-expanded=\"false\">4. Accept<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"4-accept\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>Stick to job sites and businesses that are reputable and registered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can you find help?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe you have fallen victim to money muling, it&#8217;s crucial to act quickly. Report the incident to the police using the Report button at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyber.gov.au\/\">cyber.gov.au website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional support and resources, you can also consult the following sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyber.gov.au\/\">Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Your bank&#8217;s fraud department<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localpolice.gov.au\/\">Local law enforcement agencies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more, head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/prisms.education.gov.au\/Information\/News\/News.aspx?NewsId=738&amp;refer=sub\">Australian Government Department of Education website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay vigilant and protect yourself from becoming a victim. #DontBeAMule<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protect yourself from scams by learning to spot money muling. 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