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How mule betting scams recruit ordinary people

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Feed Name: Malwarebytes Blog

Date Published: 2026-07-10

Date Updated: 2026-07-19

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This advisory explains mule betting (third‑party betting account) scams—where criminals recruit or coerce people to open and use betting accounts to launder proceeds—outlining common recruitment methods, typical targets (students, job seekers, dating‑site contacts), the laundering rationale (layering via bets/transfers), legal risks to victims, and practical precautions to avoid becoming a money mule.

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