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Reshipping Scheme

Updated June 1, 2026Also called: package mule, reshipping fraud, shipping agent scam

A fake “quality control” or “shipping agent” job that has victims receive and forward goods bought with stolen cards.

In a reshipping scheme, the “employee” receives packages at home and forwards them abroad. The merchandise was purchased with stolen credit cards, and the victim is laundering physical goods — the parcel equivalent of a money mule.

Victims are usually never paid, and may face law-enforcement scrutiny for handling stolen property.

Red flags

  • Job involves receiving packages and reshipping them
  • Using your home address as a “warehouse”
  • Prepaid labels sent to you to forward goods overseas

Deep-dive guide

Reshipping & Package-Mule Job Scams: When 'Quality Control' Is a Crime

Frequently asked questions

Is reshipping goods for an employer legal?

If the goods were bought with stolen cards — as in these schemes — you're handling stolen property, which is illegal. Legitimate employers use commercial carriers and warehouses, not an employee's home.

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