Parcel mule scam

The parcel mule scam, also known as the reshipping scam, involves scammers and unsuspecting victims handling goods[1] to other countries. In some ways it is similar to the money mule scam. Scammers use fake advertising[2] to hire mules. Items are bought with stolen cards,[2] and since the goods are typically re-sold once shipped, this scam can be viewed as an indirect form of money laundering.

  1. ^ Leyden, John (28 October 2008). "Parcel mules scam exposed: Cybercrook, keen phisherman seeks reliable partners on dating sites". The Register.
  2. ^ a b Greek, Dinah (27 October 2008). "Criminals dupe vulnerable into handling stolen goods: Fraudsters targeting women on dating websites in particular". Computeract!ve. Archived from the original on 31 October 2008. Retrieved 15 February 2015.