High riskJob Scams

Reshipping Job Scam

This scam advertises a work-from-home 'package processing' or 'quality control' role where you receive parcels and reship them abroad, but the goods were bought with stolen cards, making you an unwitting money mule with real legal risk.

Quick verdict

Risk level
High risk
Scam type
Money-mule job scam
Main red flag
A work-from-home job whose main task is receiving parcels and forwarding them to other addresses, often overseas.
What to do first
Stop reshipping anything and do not forward further parcels. Keep records of everything you have received.

What this scam usually looks like

This scam advertises a work-from-home 'package processing' or 'quality control' role where you receive parcels and reship them abroad, but the goods were bought with stolen cards, making you an unwitting money mule with real legal risk.

Example message pattern

Example pattern — not a real report
Example pattern: 'Welcome to our logistics quality-control team. Packages will arrive at your home address. Remove the original labels, repackage the items, and send them to the international addresses we provide. Your salary is paid after a 30-day probation.'

This is a fictional, anonymised example used to illustrate the pattern. It is not a verified real message, and any names are used only to show how the scam typically reads.

Red flags to watch for

  • The job mainly involves receiving parcels at your home and reshipping them elsewhere
  • You are asked to remove or change original shipping labels before forwarding items
  • Goods are sent to your address but the final destinations are often abroad
  • Pay is delayed by a long 'probation' that frequently ends without any wages
  • The employer is vague about company details and avoids verifiable contact information

What to do

  • Stop forwarding any parcels and do not accept new shipments for the role
  • Research the company using independent sources and look for warnings from others
  • Recognise that handling goods bought with stolen cards can carry legal consequences even if you did not know
  • Keep records of parcels, tracking numbers, and all messages from the employer

If you already clicked or replied

  • Stop all reshipping activity immediately and do not send any waiting parcels
  • Do not provide further personal or banking details to the employer
  • Contact your bank if you shared account information, and watch for misuse
  • Report the scheme to your national anti-fraud centre and, where relevant, local police

What not to do

  • Do not continue reshipping parcels once you suspect the goods may be stolen
  • Do not remove or relabel packages to disguise where items came from
  • Do not hand over your bank account to receive or pass on payments for the 'employer'

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Frequently asked questions

How can a parcel-forwarding job get me into legal trouble?
The items are often bought with stolen card details, and forwarding them helps move stolen goods. Handling or reshipping such goods can carry legal risk even if you believed the job was genuine.
Why does the employer want me to remove the shipping labels?
Relabelling hides the original buyer and destination, which helps conceal the fraud. A legitimate logistics role would not ask you to disguise where parcels came from.
They promised a salary, so why is this a scam?
The long unpaid 'probation' is a common feature. Many workers reship goods for weeks, then the employer disappears without paying, leaving the worker exposed to the fraud.
What should I do if I have already shipped some parcels?
Stop immediately, keep all your records, and report what happened to your national anti-fraud centre. Acting quickly and cooperating helps show you were unaware of the fraud.

Last reviewed: June 2026

Disclaimer: This page provides educational information only to help you recognise common scam patterns. It is not legal, financial, cybersecurity, or law enforcement advice, and it does not confirm whether any specific message, company, or person is genuine or fraudulent. When in doubt, contact the official organisation directly and report concerns to your local authorities.