How the situation unfolds
- 01
Contact
Payment-processing jobs, account-rental offers, or transfer groups.
- 02
The lure
No investment: receive money and forward it.
- 03
The demand and outcome
Your account or wallet obscures fund movements while a small commission exposes you to serious risk.
Verify these things before paying
- Never rent accounts, cards, or credentials
- Reject unexplained payment forwarding
- Verify the business and payers
Already engaged or paid?
- Stop forwarding and withdrawing funds
- Explain the situation honestly to your bank
- Preserve records and seek police help
Contact your payment provider and local police promptly. The responsible institution must confirm whether a payment can be stopped, disputed or returned.
Keep these records
Keep originals and organise working copies. Never give strangers verification codes, banking passwords, private keys or seed phrases.
Original references
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Publisher location:United States · EnglishOpen the original reference ↗https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/common-frauds-and-scams/money-mules
This page summarises public prevention guidance to help recognise methods. It is not an enforcement conclusion about a particular incident. Check the source page for its original title. Procedures and reporting routes vary by jurisdiction. Compiled October 2026.
