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Job scams exposed: Spam text scheme turn victims into ‘money mules’
Description
August 13, 2024
If you've been bombarded with random texts from supposed recruiters offering cushy remote job opportunities, you're not alone. But it's more than just a nuisance: It's a scam. Detective David Coffey from the Toronto Police Service says it's part of a large money-laundering scheme. "Essentially what they're doing is they're creating money mules," he said. Global's Shivangi Sharma investigates who are these fake recruiters, what they want, and how you can protect yourself.
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Job scams exposed: Spam text scheme turn victims into ‘money mules’06:48 | August 13, 2024
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How to clean summer stains and messes like a pro06:11 | August 11, 2025
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Health Matters: Heated socks recalled due to burn hazard02:04 | August 8, 2025
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Business Matters: GTA housing market sees best July in 4 years01:49 | August 6, 2025
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Canada’s national parks enjoying tourism boost, but is it too much?01:56 | August 5, 2025
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Trump tariffs: What do the new import duties mean for U.S. consumers?02:06 | August 1, 2025
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Trump tariffs: What’s at stake for countries still looking to make a deal?01:56 | August 1, 2025
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Business Matters: Bank of Canada widely expected to hold key rate steady amid trade uncertainty01:53 | July 28, 2025
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What’s driving used car prices02:08 | July 27, 2025
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This Week in Politics: Could military spending boost Canada’s economy?19:09 | July 21, 2025
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Will we see a recession? Maybe. But young people are already living a ‘youth-cession’01:46 | July 16, 2025
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Shopify president tells Canadians: Now is the time to start a small business19:39 | July 16, 2025
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Canada’s inflation rate rises to 1.9% in June01:54 | July 15, 2025
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Business Matters: Canada’s inflation rate rises to 1.9% in June02:20 | July 15, 2025
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‘Buy Canadian’ movement boosts small business across country02:11 | July 13, 2025
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Business Matters: Canada’s weak condo market leaves potential house buyers ‘kind of stuck’02:05 | July 10, 2025
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Business Matters: Montreal rent prices up 71% since 201902:12 | June 26, 2025
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Job scams exposed: Spam text scheme turn victims into ‘money mules’06:48 | August 13, 2024
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This Week in Politics: Could military spending boost Canada’s economy?19:09 | July 21, 2025
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Canada’s inflation rate rises to 1.9% in June01:54 | July 15, 2025
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Business Matters: Canada’s inflation rate rises to 1.9% in June02:20 | July 15, 2025
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‘Buy Canadian’ movement boosts small business across country02:11 | July 13, 2025
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Business Matters: Montreal rent prices up 71% since 201902:12 | June 26, 2025
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‘Don’t be a stranger’: Maine governor trying to woo back Maritime neighbours01:44 | June 25, 2025
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Recall issued for Funlio 2-in-1 convertible baby high chairs00:20 | June 23, 2025
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Canada announces retaliatory measures on US steel, aluminum tariffs02:14 | June 19, 2025
Job scams exposed: Spam text scheme turn victims into ‘money mules’
Description
August 13, 2024
If you've been bombarded with random texts from supposed recruiters offering cushy remote job opportunities, you're not alone. But it's more than just a nuisance: It's a scam. Detective David Coffey from the Toronto Police Service says it's part of a large money-laundering scheme. "Essentially what they're doing is they're creating money mules," he said. Global's Shivangi Sharma investigates who are these fake recruiters, what they want, and how you can protect yourself.
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