Thursday, 15 June 2023

Beware of online job scams on Indeed and LinkedIn

Fraudsters are posing as employers and recruiters on Indeed and LinkedIn. Shockingly, one out of every five people targeted by fake job offers loses money.

We recently applied for a customer service position at an insurance company we found on Indeed. At first glance, the offer seemed authentic and the salary was reasonable. However, we soon discovered that a scammer was posing as a recruiter for the company, hiring people to illegally transfer funds between accounts using a cryptocurrency platform.

Have you received a job offer and been uncertain about its authenticity? Learn more about some of the most dangerous job scams and get advice on searching for jobs online safely.

Fraudulent job roles

Source: Which? (14 Jun 2023)

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