TLDR
Victim recruited via Indeed / LinkedIn for 'Payment Processing Agent' or 'Financial Coordinator' at a fake Canadian shell company, asked to receive deposits then forward via Interac, wire or crypto minus 5 10% commission. Funds are...
How it works
Victim recruited via Indeed / LinkedIn for 'Payment Processing Agent' or 'Financial Coordinator' at a fake Canadian shell company, asked to receive deposits then forward via Interac, wire or crypto minus 5 10% commission. Funds are...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1WHAT TO DO: legitimate employers don't route customer funds through personal accounts; verify on Corporations Canada.
- 2IF YOU PARTICIPATED: stop, retain Canadian counsel, self report to CAFC + FINTRAC; cooperation reduces prosecution risk.
Source
CAFC
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/scams-fraudes/employment-emploi-eng.htmFAQ
Is Money mule recruitment — fake Canadian 'payment processor' job a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
WHAT TO DO: legitimate employers don't route customer funds through personal accounts; verify on Corporations Canada.; IF YOU PARTICIPATED: stop, retain Canadian counsel, self report to CAFC + FINTRAC; cooperation reduces prosecution risk.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
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