Big growth in money mules accounts
Big growth in young people appearing to be laundering money through their bank accounts, what's behind the increase in energy prices and credit scores for eighteen-year- olds.
Four energy companies go bust in a fortnight. Gas and electricity prices set to rise by 12% for millions of customers. And there are warnings of energy shortages this winter. What can consumers do to protect themselves?
There has been a rapid growth in the number of young people who appear to be laundering money through their bank accounts for criminals.
And a bank offering special deals for students turns down one eighteen year old because her credit score is only ‘good’.
Presenter: Paul Lewis
Researcher: Anita Langary
Reporter: Dan Whitworth
Production co-ordinator: Janet Staples
Series producer: Alex Lewis
Editor: Emma Rippon
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