What Is A Fake Job Scam?
Fake job scams promise people the opportunity to quickly and easily earn additional money but frequently leave victims severely out of pocket.
With the cost-of-living crisis many people are looking to earn extra money and the fraudsters are taking advantage.
The most common fake job scam starts with a random approach on social media where scammers often tell victims that they can earn extra money working from home.
One of the most common fake jobs is offering to pay people to do reviews for companies.
If the person shows interest in the fake job they are frequently then put into a WhatsApp group where other scammers pretend that they have been earning money.
The fraudster will then tell the victim they have earned good wages but that they must deposit money to access the cash.
This can go on for weeks on end with the scammers promising larger sums.
Eventually, it becomes clear that there was never a real job and the money is lost.
These fake jobs scams are very sophisticated and if you have fallen victim to the fraud it is important to remember that it is not your fault.
How To Spot A Fake Job Scam
Key signs that a job may be fake.
- You are approached randomly with a job offer through social media. Most reputable employers don’t send WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger messages to strangers offering them jobs. This is a common way fake job fraudsters operate.
- You are asked to pay money to withdraw your wages. There is never a scenario where a genuine employer should be asking you to pay money to release the money you have earned. Very often the scammers will claim it’s for tax purposes or to open a Crypto wallet.
- The job is too good to be true. To entice people in the scammers create fake roles that don’t require much work or experience but allow you to earn very good money. The jobs are often quick to complete so the scammers have more time to con you.
- Poor English and bad grammar. Many of the scammers are based overseas and often have a poor grasp of the English language. This can often mean bad spelling and strangely constructed sentences which should be a warning sign.
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