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Money Mule 'Financial Assistant' Job Scam

job scam

A job ad offers a role as a financial assistant or payments processor. The 'employee' is asked to receive and forward money through their own bank account. The money is proceeds of crime and the account holder is exposed to legal action.

Known Contact Details

Email Address

contact21@gmail.com

WhatsApp

084 258 9856

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

Victims asked to deposit into an account held at Absa or a fake "safe account".

Common Targets

self-employed

Gauteng

3 reported
How This Scam Works

Financial assistant job → receive funds into personal account → forward to third party → money laundering.

Reported Locations
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
3 reports
Est. R 200 700 lost
First reported 4 August 2025
Last reported 10 June 2026
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