Are You Unwittingly Becoming a Money Mule? The Shocking Truth Behind Innocent Online Requests
“Ignorance of the law is no excuse” is a legal principle holding that a person who is unaware of a law may not escape liability for violating that law merely by being unaware of its content.
But, what if a bank isn’t involved? What if you’re just buying gift cards for them, scratching off the silver on the back, and sending them the codes? Or, what if you’re mailing cash to them? Funding criminals in that way is illegal, too.
Many articles online tell people that, if you think you’ve become a money mule, block that person, and immediately contact law enforcement. I’m not a lawyer but here’s my advice: CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FIRST!
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