“Innys” or “innies” is a colloquial term referring to individuals who possess the capacity to aid criminals in committing fraud, often leveraging their access to products, packages, or software through their employment. These individuals may include friends, relatives, or recruits seeking a share in the unlawful gains orchestrated by a criminal mastermind.
Examples of “innies” include:
- Customer service representatives capable of processing fraudulent returns
- Employees in returns centers who can issue unauthorized refunds
- FedEx employees with the ability to slap a label on certain shipments
- USPS employees that mark a package as delivered, even taking a photo, then putting the item back in the truck