Scam Sign: Tempting Offers – Job Scams

 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

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(1) Added into a random chatgroup with many others

Victims are added into a seemingly random group chat without request or explanation.

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(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.

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(3) Admin explains it is a job offer

Easy tasking such as:

• Boosting, liking, or following social media content

• Viewing or engaging with advertisements

They promise payment for completing these simple actions.

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(4) Other scammers “acting” to find out more

Scammers within the group pretend to be new participants.
They:

• Ask innocent questions

• Share fake screenshots of payments

• Claim successful completion of tasks and receiving “commissions”

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(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:  Pay upfront before starting a job Use your own money to complete tasks as part of the job Use your personal bank account as part of the job Disclose your Singpass credentials and password or provided with a Singpass QR code for scanning access to your Singpass account in order to apply for a job.	ADD Privacy Settings to your messaging app to avoid being added into unknown chatgroups Add the Scamshield App to protect yourself from scam calls and SMSes Set security features (e.g.g set up transaction limits for internet banking transcations, enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Multifactor Authentication for banks and e-wallets).  CHECK Authenticity of job offers directly with the company With someone you trust about the offer  Call the Anti-Scam Helpline (1799) to check if you are unsure TELL Warn friends and family about the scam encounter Report and block suspected scam accounts/chat groups Call your bank immediately and make a police report if you think you have fallen victim