Job scams exposed: Spam text scheme turn victims into ‘money mules’
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Job scams exposed: Spam text scheme turn victims into ‘money mules’
Description
August 13, 2024
If you've been bombarded with random texts from supposed recruiters offering cushy remote job opportunities, you're not alone. But it's more than just a nuisance: It's a scam. Detective David Coffey from the Toronto Police Service says it's part of a large money-laundering scheme. "Essentially what they're doing is they're creating money mules," he said. Global's Shivangi Sharma investigates who are these fake recruiters, what they want, and how you can protect yourself.
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Job scams exposed: Spam text scheme turn victims into ‘money mules’06:48 | August 13, 2024 -
Canada Day special: What are some hidden financial perks of being Canadian?04:10 | July 1, 2026 -
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Business Matters: Apple, Microsoft raise prices, blame higher costs for memory chips02:33 | June 26, 2026 -
Health Matters: Portable wireless chargers recalled due to potential overheating battery cells01:57 | June 26, 2026 -
Oil price falls, trading near pre-war levels02:22 | June 24, 2026 -
Health Matters: Portable hook-on chair recalled02:24 | June 23, 2026 -
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Top News: Inflation in Canada jumps to 3.2% year-over-year in May02:04 | June 22, 2026 -
Canada slaps 10% tariff on canned vegetable imports for up to 200 days00:33 | June 19, 2026 -
The iconic A&W root beer float is back!02:02 | June 16, 2026 -
Carney announces plan to cut grocery bills with $3.2B food security strategy06:04 | June 11, 2026 -
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Defence spending ‘not only tanks and guns,’ NATO-allied bank to secure Canada: Expert10:51 | May 17, 2026 -
Nearly a quarter of food wasted over misunderstanding of ‘best before’ labels02:05 | May 13, 2026 -
Consumer insolvency filings hit 17-year high02:09 | May 13, 2026 -
Will Dunkin’ Donuts succeed in Canada?06:55 | May 13, 2026 -
Dunkin’ Donuts returning to Canada with hundreds of locations00:47 | May 13, 2026
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Job scams exposed: Spam text scheme turn victims into ‘money mules’06:48 | August 13, 2024
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The Most Trusted Award winners are here!04:35 | June 30, 2026
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Consumer insolvency filings hit 17-year high02:09 | May 13, 2026
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Will Dunkin’ Donuts succeed in Canada?06:55 | May 13, 2026
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Dunkin’ Donuts returning to Canada with hundreds of locations00:47 | May 13, 2026
Job scams exposed: Spam text scheme turn victims into ‘money mules’
Description
August 13, 2024
If you've been bombarded with random texts from supposed recruiters offering cushy remote job opportunities, you're not alone. But it's more than just a nuisance: It's a scam. Detective David Coffey from the Toronto Police Service says it's part of a large money-laundering scheme. "Essentially what they're doing is they're creating money mules," he said. Global's Shivangi Sharma investigates who are these fake recruiters, what they want, and how you can protect yourself.
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