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 -
Business Matters: Canada could lose 90,000 jobs due to new U.S. tariffs02:01 | August 24, 2026 -
US-Canada trade war: Trump admin blames Carney trade reps for ‘walking away’ from talks06:27 | August 24, 2026 -
‘Tempest in a teapot’: Greer downplays Canadian reaction to 50 per cent U.S. tariffs01:55 | August 24, 2026 -
147th Canadian National Exhibition opens to visitors05:22 | August 22, 2026 -
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg buys 19th-century castle in Ireland00:55 | August 21, 2026 -
Neutrogena responds to renewed boycott after Hayden Panettiere’s death05:08 | August 21, 2026 -
Business Matters: If U.S. alcohol returns to store shelves, will Canadians buy it?02:25 | August 20, 2026 -
What we know about Canada’s tentative trade deal with U.S.02:35 | August 19, 2026 -
Business Matters: Mortgage renewal wave of ultra-low COVID rates continues to raise anxiety for borrowers02:29 | August 19, 2026 -
Trump hits pause on imposing 50% tariffs on Canada for 3 days05:54 | August 19, 2026 -
Possible deal between Iran and Oman could reopen Strait of Hormuz for shipping02:05 | August 17, 2026 -
Blockbusters bring Canadians back to movie theatres this summer02:10 | August 16, 2026 -
Quebec and Newfoundland race to seal new hydro deal01:45 | August 14, 2026 -
B.C. wildfires deal another blow to Okanagan wineries01:58 | August 14, 2026 -
Trump tariffs loom as Canada-U.S. talks enter overtime03:29 | August 14, 2026 -
Business Matters: Ontario may put U.S. alcohol back on store shelves – if the U.S. lowers sectoral tariffs02:29 | August 14, 2026 -
Ontario government ‘resolute’ that U.S. booze ‘remain off shelves’ unless trade talks benefit Canada02:04 | August 14, 2026 -
Business Matters: Small exporters worry about tariffs impacting sales, CFIB says02:11 | August 12, 2026 -
Consumer insolvencies in Canada continue to climb01:21 | August 11, 2026 -
Business Matters: Oil prices rise as doubts grow that Strait of Hormuz will reopen02:12 | August 10, 2026 -
Buy Canadian: Government unveils $100M interprovincial steel trading rebate01:02 | August 10, 2026 -
Global food prices at three-year high: UN08:29 | August 8, 2026 -
Canadian businesses adapt to U.S. tariff turmoil by raising prices, expanding export relationships01:51 | August 5, 2026 -
Canadians in the dark on the impact of travel advisories on insurance: study00:26 | August 5, 2026 -
Little sardines make big splash on social media, see surge in demand01:52 | August 1, 2026 -
What to know about the looming WestJet strike06:50 | August 1, 2026 -
Body of missing BC hiker found in Alberta national park00:26 | August 1, 2026 -
Costco Canada recalls several products including croissants and toaster ovens00:49 | July 31, 2026 -
International trade minister focuses on diversification, announces ‘strategic exports office’02:04 | July 30, 2026 -
WestJet flight attendants give 72-hour strike notice before deadline to strike deal00:42 | July 30, 2026 -
Why Winnipeg could lose its Slurpee Capital of the World title01:50 | July 29, 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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Business Matters: Canada could lose 90,000 jobs due to new U.S. tariffs02:01 | August 24, 2026
-
US-Canada trade war: Trump admin blames Carney trade reps for ‘walking away’ from talks06:27 | August 24, 2026
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‘Tempest in a teapot’: Greer downplays Canadian reaction to 50 per cent U.S. tariffs01:55 | August 24, 2026
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147th Canadian National Exhibition opens to visitors05:22 | August 22, 2026
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg buys 19th-century castle in Ireland00:55 | August 21, 2026
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Neutrogena responds to renewed boycott after Hayden Panettiere’s death05:08 | August 21, 2026
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Business Matters: If U.S. alcohol returns to store shelves, will Canadians buy it?02:25 | August 20, 2026
-
What we know about Canada’s tentative trade deal with U.S.02:35 | August 19, 2026
-
Business Matters: Mortgage renewal wave of ultra-low COVID rates continues to raise anxiety for borrowers02:29 | August 19, 2026
-
Trump hits pause on imposing 50% tariffs on Canada for 3 days05:54 | August 19, 2026
-
Possible deal between Iran and Oman could reopen Strait of Hormuz for shipping02:05 | August 17, 2026
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Blockbusters bring Canadians back to movie theatres this summer02:10 | August 16, 2026
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Quebec and Newfoundland race to seal new hydro deal01:45 | August 14, 2026
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B.C. wildfires deal another blow to Okanagan wineries01:58 | August 14, 2026
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Trump tariffs loom as Canada-U.S. talks enter overtime03:29 | August 14, 2026
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Business Matters: Ontario may put U.S. alcohol back on store shelves – if the U.S. lowers sectoral tariffs02:29 | August 14, 2026
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Ontario government ‘resolute’ that U.S. booze ‘remain off shelves’ unless trade talks benefit Canada02:04 | August 14, 2026
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Business Matters: Small exporters worry about tariffs impacting sales, CFIB says02:11 | August 12, 2026
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Consumer insolvencies in Canada continue to climb01:21 | August 11, 2026
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Business Matters: Oil prices rise as doubts grow that Strait of Hormuz will reopen02:12 | August 10, 2026
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Canadian businesses adapt to U.S. tariff turmoil by raising prices, expanding export relationships01:51 | August 5, 2026
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Canadians in the dark on the impact of travel advisories on insurance: study00:26 | August 5, 2026
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Little sardines make big splash on social media, see surge in demand01:52 | August 1, 2026
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What to know about the looming WestJet strike06:50 | August 1, 2026
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Body of missing BC hiker found in Alberta national park00:26 | August 1, 2026
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Costco Canada recalls several products including croissants and toaster ovens00:49 | July 31, 2026
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International trade minister focuses on diversification, announces ‘strategic exports office’02:04 | July 30, 2026
-
WestJet flight attendants give 72-hour strike notice before deadline to strike deal00:42 | July 30, 2026
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Why Winnipeg could lose its Slurpee Capital of the World title01:50 | July 29, 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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