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Sometimes, a job offer or interview isn’t quite what it seems.
Job scams are on the increase…
www.getsafeonline.org
Get Safe Online
The internet is by far the most popular choice for job hunters in the UK*.
But for this reason, it is also the channel of choice for job scammers.
Anybody can become a victim, and the perpetrators can be anybody
from a dishonest individual to a well-organised criminal gang.
Facebook, LinkedIn and Gumtree are popular sites for these fraudsters to
operate, but fake jobs can be found frequently on legitimate job boards.
They come in many guises, but all are designed to steal either your money or
your identity. Over 2,500 job scams were reported to Action Fraud last year
… here are some typical ones:
• Being charged a fee for
up-front checks, CV
preparation or training.
• Being paid up front and then
being asked to pay some of
the money to a third party.
This is called money muling,
a serious crime which attracts
harsh penalties, even to the
unsuspecting.
• Being asked to call for a
telephone interview, on what
is in fact a very expensive
premium-rate number.
• Being asked to provide identity
details before you have met in
person, or bank details until
you have started – which
could result in fi nancial or
identity fraud.
Looking for a new job?Keep a lookout for job scams too.
Turn the page for our top tips on safe online job hunting, and for comprehensive but easy-to-follow advice visit www.getsafeonline.org, click on Protecting Yourself then Job Searching.
Take a minute to ask yourself:
“Would I really have to pay up front for that?”
“Why are they paying me when I haven’t even started work yet?”
“Why do they want my bank details when I haven’t even had a written job offer yet?”
*In 2014, 67% percent of job seekers started their job search online. Figure: Recruitment & Employment Confederation
Top tips
• Never part with money – employers should pay you, not the other way round.
• Don’t take anything at face value, be cautious and don’t be afraid to ask searching questions.
• Don’t do everything online – you should meet in person at some point.
• Carry out research on the employer to make sure they really exist.
• Don’t phone for an interview on a premium rate number – it could cost you a fortune.
• Never accept money up front or for doing nothing – it just wouldn’t happen in a real job.
• Never provide personal data like bank or identity details until you have met face to face.
For full information and advice, visit www.getsafeonline.org
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