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One-third of Irish young adults have been targeted to be money mules, with €9.4M in illicit funds traced; campaign urges caution over suspicious job offers.
Nearly one-third of Irish young adults aged 18 to 24 have been approached to become money mules, with €9.4 million in illicit funds detected through such accounts in the year to June 2025.
Many lack awareness of the serious legal consequences, including jail time, criminal records, and travel or work restrictions.
Promoted by social media ads offering easy money, these schemes often involve transferring stolen funds, unknowingly supporting organized crime like drug trafficking and human exploitation.
In response, FraudSMART and AMLÉ launched the “Don’t be a mule” campaign to educate youth, urging caution with unsolicited job offers, especially those involving bank transfers or overseas requests.
Authorities stress the importance of verifying opportunities and reporting suspicious activity.
Una tercera parte de los jóvenes adultos irlandeses se han convertido en mulas de dinero, con 9,4 millones de euros de fondos ilícitos rastreados; la campaña insta a la precaución ante ofertas de trabajo sospechosas.