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Don’t fall into a money trap

Posted on 21/07/2026

Organised crime groups are using fake job advertisements, social media, messaging apps and promises of easy money to recruit people to move criminal funds through their bank accounts.

These offers can look genuine. You may be told you are helping a business process payments, earning a commission or taking on flexible work. But agreeing to receive or transfer money for someone else could put your bank account, identity and future at risk.

Crime Stoppers has launched a national awareness campaign to help people recognise these money traps before becoming caught up in criminal activity.

Warning signs can include offers of quick money for little work, unusually high pay, jobs requiring no experience, or requests to use your bank account. Never share your banking passwords, allow someone else to use your account, open an account for another person or transfer money for someone you do not know.

International students and temporary visa holders are an important focus of the campaign because organised crime may seek to exploit people who are new to Australia, looking for work or unfamiliar with Australian banking and legal systems. The campaign is about protection, not blame, and its messages apply to everyone. Anyone can be approached with a money trap.

The consequences can be serious, including frozen bank accounts, financial loss, identity theft, criminal investigation and, for temporary visa holders, possible immigration impacts.

If someone asks to use your bank account or offers money to receive or transfer payments, stop and do not reply. Speak with your bank, education provider, employer or someone you trust.

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