You may be tempted to make some fast money by taking on a ‘financial’ job through the internet. The advert and information may well look genuine but in fact this is a way for unscrupulous people wishing to launder money through your bank account or by having you set up a new bank account. Money laundering is a criminal offence and the banks are constantly on the lookout for such suspicious money transfers. You may be held liable by the bank for any losses incurred.

If this has happened to you, get in touch with an adviser at ISAS on 0131 229 8791 or e-mail isas@napier.ac.uk.

(Article date: 14/04/08)