Work-at-home jobs: Money Laundering Scam

This may be perhaps the most dangerous work-at-home scam posted on the Internet for unsuspecting people. These types of jobs are nothing more than money laundering schemes using your personal bank account. Below is an example of the type of “job posting” you may see for this position.

Dear Sir, Madam,

We are small new firm engaged in export of goods to overseas outside my country.We have won various small exports contract at one time or the other, recently we were (engaged) contracted to supply financial programs for market analyzing, management project software in USA which was successfully done.

Unfortunately we have faced some difficulties while receiving payment for our software in our country as need 10-30 days to get a payment from your country. We do not have so much time to accept wire transfers and can't accept cashiers checks and money orders as well. So we need your help to accept this payments in your country faster. If you are looking to make additional profit we will accept you as our representative in your country. You will keep 10% of each deal we conduct.

Your part is very important to accept funds and forward it to us. It is not a full time work but a very convenient and fast additional income. We therefore solicit your assistance to help remit this money , I would want you to submit to us via mail to [Address removed] the following information which includes
1 Your Full Name
2 Your Contact Address
3 Telephone number/Fax
4.Yahoo or MSN ID.
Your country of living

Please respond ASAP and you will get additional details on how you can become our representative. Joining us and starting business today will cost you nothing, just some extra income for you.

Thanks for your vivid co-operation.

Manager,
SMITH BAMI
Director of ENFOSOFT Marketing Dept.

It sounds like a real need doesn’t it? Remember, if ANY company require you to use your personal bank account for THEIR finances, it is not a properly run business, and most likely a money laundering scam. If you participate in this type of position you can be included in criminal charges of fraud. Below are some websites that provide more information regarding these types of scams:

MoneyMules

MoneyTransfers

Charged with Money Laundering

Posted:Wednesday, August 01, 2007