What are the tell-tale signs of a job scam?
- Job offer received via messaging apps e.g. Affiliate Marketing jobs: pay for products in advance to boost sales of sellers in return for commission
- Job promises lucrative returns for minimal effort
- Request to transfer money to bank account or cryptocurrency wallet to secure the position
How to stay safe?
- Don’t respond to dubious job offers
- Don’t allow others to use your bank accounts
- Don’t use unverified apps
- Don’t pay to secure a job offer
Common Scams Affecting Everyone
Job Scam – Example of a Real Chatgroup
See RED FLAGS
(1) Added into a random chatgroup with many others
Victims are added into a seemingly random group chat without request or explanation.
(2) Chatgroup legitimizes itself with the use of a real company logo in the profile picture
The scam group uses the logo of a known company (e.g., Spotify) to appear credible and trustworthy.
(3) Admin explains it is a job offer
Easy tasking such as:
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Boosting, liking, or following social media content
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Viewing or engaging with advertisements
They promise payment for completing these simple actions.
(4) Other scammers “acting” to find out more
Scammers within the group pretend to be new participants.
They:
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Ask innocent questions
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Share fake screenshots of payments
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Claim successful completion of tasks and receiving “commissions”
(5) The presence of many others increases the perception of legitimacy
Seeing many others in the group gives the illusion that the offer is genuine and popular, reducing suspicion.
| Scam Type | Key Scam Signs | Accompanying Advisories |
| Job Scam |
It is likely a scam if the job requires you to:
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