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flag 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.

flag 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. flag Many lack awareness of the serious legal consequences, including jail time, criminal records, and travel or work restrictions. flag 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. flag 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. flag Authorities stress the importance of verifying opportunities and reporting suspicious activity.

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