Just Delete It
George A. Crocker Jr./Eyewitness News 9
Published: April 2, 2008
Updated: April 2, 2008
Published: April 2, 2008
Updated: April 2, 2008
It's an email that claims a connection to a legitimate business. But is it the real thing?
In this week's “Just Delete It’, we take a look at a money mule scam currently making its way into your inbox.
This scammer ties himself to Ashley Furniture, a legitimate business. He's looking for 200 part-time employees for the accounts receivable department. He wants you to collect and forward money as part of the deal.
Just Delete It!
A money mule scam means you're engaging in money laundering.
It usually involves expertly forged checks, money orders, or other goods and services.
And as we always say, check the originating e-mail address. Official businesses don't use popular e-mail services like Yahoo, Hotmail or Gmail.
To learn more about money mule scams, just type in the Keyword: Just Delete It right here on WNCT.com.
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