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Money Muling Surges 22%: Young Victims Targeted Online

12/22/2025

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Story summary

In 2024, 207,889 accounts were used for money muling, a 22% rise from 2023.
Criminals increasingly target young people via social media to recruit money mules.
The practice launders stolen funds through intermediaries, with recruits often unaware of legal consequences.
Derai describes experiences of financial ruin and social stigma.
Advocates urge education and a coordinated response from police, social services, and banks in the UK.

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Story summary

In 2024, 207,889 accounts were used for money muling, a 22% rise from 2023.
Criminals increasingly target young people via social media to recruit money mules.
The practice launders stolen funds through intermediaries, with recruits often unaware of legal consequences.
Derai describes experiences of financial ruin and social stigma.
Advocates urge education and a coordinated response from police, social services, and banks in the UK.