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Job scams exposed: Spam text scheme turn victims into ‘money mules’
Description
3 hours ago
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’
Description
3 hours ago
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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