Easy money, peasy trouble: How Kerala youths fall prey to ‘mule’ scams

It is not uncommon these days to find college students and young professionals turning to part-time and online jobs for making a quick buck. The worrisome part is that some of them get lured into traps laid by cybercriminals seeking to exploit this trend.

Fraudsters lure individuals into fraudulent schemes that misuse the victim’s bank and UPI accounts for illegal activities. They disguise themselves as job providers on social media, offering attractive commissions for simple tasks.