One in five Brits claim they have been approached to help illegally launder money

One in five Brits claim they have been approached to help illegally launder money, research has found.

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 21 per cent have been asked to receive funds to their bank, apply for a loan in someone else’s name, or open a new account, all in exchange for cash.

One in five Brits claim they have been approached to help illegally launder money

Fraudsters target people to transfer stolen money through their bank accounts to disguise the origins.

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