Warning issued over 'quick cash' scam targeting international students

Police are warning international students returning home to be aware of scammers seeking access to bank accounts_SBS.jpg

Police are warning international students returning home to be aware of scammers seeking access to bank accounts. Credit: SBS

An urgent warning has been issued to international students departing Australia to not sell their bank accounts and ID to criminals.


The Australian Federal Police says it's seeing more international students being asked to sell their bank and ID details.

Students are offered 'quick cash' - but accepting it could see them indelibly linked to crime networks.

Identity documents like passports, driver's licences or government-issued ID can also be used to open bank accounts in the victims' name.

The AFP says it's tracing more scam networks back to student accounts and is prosecuting those involved.
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