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This Tomato Tarte Tatin Is Your Next Summer Baking Project
This Tomato Tarte Tatin Is Your Next Summer Baking Project
This recipe from ICE swaps the apples in a classic French tarte tatin with tomatoes.
2023-08-18 22:16
Pagliuca Says Saudi Arabia Spending Will Disrupt Premier League
Pagliuca Says Saudi Arabia Spending Will Disrupt Premier League
US investor Stephen Pagliuca said Saudi Arabia’s investment in European football has the potential to significantly disrupt the
2023-08-18 21:28
Country Garden to Be Cut From Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index
Country Garden to Be Cut From Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index
Country Garden Holdings Co. will be removed from Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index, while Sinopharm Group Co.
2023-08-18 20:52
What is money muling and why is it vital parents warn their children about the dangers?
What is money muling and why is it vital parents warn their children about the dangers?
Teenagers often like to have the latest gadgets and trainers, but if a young person suddenly has the ability to splash cash around, with no obvious explanation for their wealth, it could be a warning sign of money muling. Money muling happens when people are persuaded to let cash flow through their bank account in exchange for money or gifts – and young people in particular may be targeted. According to figures released by UK Finance and the fraud prevention body Cifas, young people under the age of 21 account for around one in five cases where money muling activity is suspected. While money muling may be seen as an opportunity to make some easy cash, it’s actually a criminal offence. The cash flowing through bank accounts is often the proceeds from crime. UK Finance and Cifas run a campaign called Don’t Be Fooled, which has developed free PSHE (personal, social, health and economic education) resources for schools, to help young people learn about the dangers and consequences of becoming a money mule. The new schools programme is aimed at youngsters aged 10 to 14. To find out more about the dangers of money muling – and the warning signs for parents to look out for – I asked Paul Maskall, manager of fraud and cybercrime prevention at UK Finance, for his expert insights: How can parents talk to children and teenagers about money mule activity and explain what it is? Paul says: “Even at the best of times, we aren’t always good at valuing and protecting our data, personal information or private details which we store digitally.” He says it’s important for parents to explain what money mules are, “to ensure that the newer generation have a better understanding of how to protect themselves.” He continues: “By doing so, it gives them more of an intuitive defence and understanding of the risk of people wanting to exploit them and gain access to their account, for the purposes of laundering money.” How can young people themselves avoid getting involved in money muling? Maskall stresses the importance of keeping accounts and personal information private. He says: “Criminals seek to manipulate you with a promise of gifts, rewards or a percentage of the funds sent through your account.” People should avoid opening a bank account in their name for someone else, allowing their bank account to be used to send and receive funds for other people, or sharing PINs and passcodes, he says. While criminals will often seek out younger people to become money mules, it’s also important to remember that anyone can be targeted, he adds. What are the warning signs that your child could be involved? “Tell-tale signs that your child might be involved in money muling could be them suddenly having extra cash, buying expensive new clothes or top-of-the-range mobile phones and gadgets with very little explanation as to how they got the money,” Maskall explains. “They may also become more secretive, withdrawn or appear stressed sometimes, becoming more fixated on communication and phone usage.” What are the consequences of money mule activity? Some people may see requests to pass money through their account as harmless – but they could be making a big mistake. “Criminals need money mules to launder the profits of their crimes and frequently target young people, who are often unaware of the consequences of them agreeing to do so,” says Maskall. “Allowing a bank account to be used in this way is a crime and can result in a criminal record and the account being closed. “You could go to prison for up to 14 years and it can also lead to the individual finding it difficult to obtain mobile phone contracts or access financial products and credit, including student loans.” What should parents do if they think their child or someone else they know might be involved in money muling? “It’s important for parents and guardians to remind their children of the potential approaches that they may receive from criminals,” says Maskall. He says if any parents or guardians are worried that someone they are close to might be caught up in money muling, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Where can parents go to get support or seek further information and how can communities stay safe? Maskall says: “We encourage everyone to visit the Don’t Be Fooled website for more information on the risk of money muling and how to stop the signs. www.moneymules.co.uk. “It is important to remember that anyone can be at risk and speaking openly and educating one another about the harm and risks involved will benefit others.” Read More From tofu chicken wings to chickpea bacon – how and why you should be making plant-based meat at home Holly Willoughby channels Gwyneth Paltrow with ‘orgasm anxiety’ blog post Do it for the Gram: Speedy but spectacular goat’s cheese linguine Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-08-18 20:23
Estée Lauder’s Outlook Misses as Asia Travel Woes Continue
Estée Lauder’s Outlook Misses as Asia Travel Woes Continue
Estée Lauder Cos. beat an already-slashed forecast for the current quarter but its profit outlook for the fiscal
2023-08-18 20:21
Why have Felipe Massa’s lawyers started legal action to strip Hamilton of 2008 F1 title?
Why have Felipe Massa’s lawyers started legal action to strip Hamilton of 2008 F1 title?
Felipe Massa’s lawyers have started legal action against Formula 1 and the FIA over the 2008 F1 title loss to Lewis Hamilton, seeking substantial damages following that year’s “Crashgate” scandal. Lawyers acting on Massa’s behalf allege that the former Ferrari driver has been “the victim of a conspiracy committed by individuals at the highest level of F1 together with the FIA and Formula One management.” Massa missed out on the 2008 title in dramatic circumstances at the final race in Brazil as Hamilton – then driving for McLaren - claimed the point he needed on the final lap in wet conditions. “Crashgate” rocked the sport when the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix saw Renault’s Fernando Alonso win the race before it emerged that his team-mate Nelson Piquet Jr. had deliberately crashed to bring out a safety car that played into Alonso’s hands. That safety car prompted a Massa pit stop that Ferrari mishandled, with Massa eventually finishing the race 13th while Hamilton came home third. Read More ITV descends into chaos as ‘psychic parrot’ predicts winner of World Cup final Borthwick hits out at ‘personal attacks’ against Farrell ahead of Rugby World Cup Spectator imitating bee disturbs tennis player mid-match
2023-08-18 19:47
Visitors to sunflower fields urged to stop posing naked for photo shoots
Visitors to sunflower fields urged to stop posing naked for photo shoots
A British farm has urged visitors to stop posing naked for photographs in its field of sunflowers.
2023-08-18 19:45
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Deaths from starvation after aid halted - official
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Deaths from starvation after aid halted - official
The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April.
2023-08-18 19:29
This CNN Hero's battle with cancer inspired her lifesaving work helping families in her Native American community
This CNN Hero's battle with cancer inspired her lifesaving work helping families in her Native American community
After navigating the daunting challenges to access the treatment she needed, Tescha Hawley started the Day Eagle Hope Project to help other Native American cancer patients. Today, her organization is addressing gaps in health care and nutrition for thousands on her reservation.
2023-08-18 19:23
How Satellites Are Helping Farmers Adapt to Global Warming
How Satellites Are Helping Farmers Adapt to Global Warming
When to harvest is one of the most crucial decisions a winemaker can make. Too early, and the
2023-08-18 19:20
Hedge Fund Paradise Hides Puerto Rico’s Crisis In the Making
Hedge Fund Paradise Hides Puerto Rico’s Crisis In the Making
If you walk in certain circles, it’s easy enough to believe that Puerto Rico has moved past devastating
2023-08-18 18:25
Billionaires Battle Over New Home for the 76ers in Philadelphia
Billionaires Battle Over New Home for the 76ers in Philadelphia
Not long ago the fiercest competition in Philadelphia basketball involved the 76ers versus the Boston Celtics. But recently,
2023-08-18 18:24
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