Busted Cheque scam and money mules

http://www.staceypageonline.com/2013/07 ... volvement/

A simple “for sale” listing on Craigslist led Kosciusko County authorities to a large-scale scam.

Two Illinois women were arrested on local felony charges of corrupt business influence and control and felony attempted theft after they admitted to their involvement in a popular Nigerian scam. The scam, although in slighlty different variations, all involve the scammers sending overpayment for goods or services and requesting a portion of the funds to be returned. It is a problem that is costing innocent victims hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars.............

Remember the penalties and outcome, because you may be being watched

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Authorities-Charge-37-Alleged-Money-Mules-in-New-York-158966.shtml

Authorities Charge 37 Alleged Money Mules in New York
Ten of the defendants were arrested yesterday and another ten were already in custody. Seventeen are still wanted and some are believed to have left the country.

This story is three years old but it highlights why the criminals want to recruit dupes to launder money for them. The risks and costs are too great. Dupes are expendable and cheaper to operate but, if the authorities don't believe they're innocent dupes, they face the same risks and the criminals behind it could care less.