IRS warns of money mule schemes, gives tips to avoid them [Video]

DETROIT — The Internal Revenue Service is warning about a new scam that is starting to become more common. They’re called money mule schemes and IRS agents are working to identify and stop facilitators of them.

A money mule is someone that a person has recruited to transfer money on their behalf in an attempt to evade law enforcement.

The IRS says scammers can recruit people through social media, email spam or even on dating sites, often offering easy cash for transferring money through your bank account. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Angelo Horiates III encourages people to be alert when receiving messages from strangers.

“Be careful with unsolicited emails or social media messages, people approaching you and they’re promising easy money for little to no effort,” said Horiates. “As we all know, …