Money mules
Be aware that anybody may be contacted by criminal organisations to serve as an intermediary during financial transactions, in exchange for commission.
Certain malicious e-mails offer you commission in exchange for your participation in certain financial transactions, during which your bank account is used as a transit account. Criminals use "mules" to launder money, thereby reducing the risk of detection.
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