How to avoid becoming a mule

  1. Dont be a Money Mule

Money Mule - is someone who receives money and moves money that came from victims of fraud. Some money mules know they are assisting with criminal activity but others are unaware that their actions are helping fraudsters.

  • Do not allow or agree with someone to use your bank account to receive or/and send money with the friends and/or relatives.

  • Do not open a bank account upon the request of anyone especially in exchange of money or payment

  • Do not surrender or give your debit card to anyone, Same as you must not give your bank information to anyone,

  • Do not allow other people to use your personal information to open a bank account, send money, received money, and even packages.

  • Do not be tricked or deceived by someone who will request to send you money and then ask you to transfer it to someone in exchange of money, payment, interest, commission or the likes

REMINDERS:

MONEY MULING - is a crime in the Philippines and is a punishable under Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) of 2021.

Acting as money mule is illegal and punishable; even if you aren't aware you're committing a crime. Ignorance to the Law is not a valid excuse. If you are a money mule, you could be prosecuted and incarcerated as part of criminal money laundering conspiracy.