Which payment methods were mentioned as used in laundering schemes?

• A. PayPal, Skrill, credit cards, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies
• B. Cash only
• C. Bank wires only
• D. Checks and money orders

Answer: (A)

Laundering schemes move funds through a mix of payment methods to avoid detection, using both traditional channels and new digital options. The mentioned combination—PayPal, Skrill, credit cards, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies—shows this breadth, capturing online wallets, card payments, and cryptocurrencies that criminals can use to transfer value quickly across borders and with varying degrees of traceability. This makes the approach much more robust against monitoring than relying on a single method. The other choices are too narrow, focusing on only cash, bank wires, or checks/money orders, and don’t reflect the modern use of online platforms and crypto that the material highlights.