What is a money mule?
Authored By:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
If someone you don’t know sends you money and asks you to forward or transfer the money, you could be fueling fraud by serving as a money mule. Learn how to recognize red flags that you may be a victim and what to do if this happens to you. (April 15, 2024)
Link: www.consumerfinance.gov
Last Review and Update: Jul 09, 2026