Don’t be a money mule - Prevent yourself from enabling fraud
Dorset Police have recently made us aware of an increase in students being encouraged to launder money via social media. Make sure you know what to look out for by watching this informative video and sharing it with friends to enter a competition to win a £50 Amazon voucher.
A video has been developed by City of London Police in collaboration with university academics, which addresses the recent rise in cases where students are targeted or recruited via social media to participate in money laundering activities.
Learn how to spot and prevent fraud to protect yourself and your friends.
Watch the video, then share it on social media to enter Dorset Police’s competition for the chance win one of two £50 Amazon vouchers. To enter:
Post the video on your social media with the message: “Don’t be a Money Mule! Watch the video and enter the competition.”
Email a screenshot of your post to [email protected] and include the answer to the question “How many years could a student face in prison for being a money mule”?
All entries must be submitted by 30 November. Full terms and conditions are available on the My Safer Bournemouth website.
Watch the video now:
If you have concerns about money laundering or think someone may be in trouble, call the local Police on 101 or report anonymously to CrimeStoppers (0800 555 111).
If you have been asked to transfer large sums of money for someone else, call the local Police on 101 or report the incident to CrimeStoppers by phone (0800 123 2040) or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Check our IT security - stay safe online web pages to help learn how to protect your devices and prevent attacks. If you'd like to talk to someone about any online safety issues you can call the BU IT Service Desk on 01202 965515, option 1.
