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Scams targeting international students could result in permanent criminal links

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An urgent warning has been issued to international students departing Australia not to sell their bank accounts and ID to criminals. The Australian Federal Police say students are being lured with the promise of 'quick cash', but it could result in them becoming permanently linked to criminal networks. This story was produced in collaboration with SBS Arabic and SBS Hindi.
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