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Who doesn't want to make a couple of extra dollars this holiday season?
Obviously, the ad above seems a bit spammy, but job scams are not always so easy to spot, especially this year. And just like you scammers also want to make some money too.
During the pandemic, millions of people were let go from their job and some even quit. Job boards are becoming increasingly full of employers looking for the right people to bring on – but some posts are fake job listings. In this blog, we will teach you how to spot fake job postings and make sure your ad isn't being tampered with!
Cybercriminals are sneaky. They can impersonate employers, spoof company websites, and post jobs on popular online job boards. Then they conduct false interviews with applicants, usually requesting personal information or money.
Stats from Canada’s Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) indicate there were more than 68,000 reported cases of fraud in 2021, and that is not including December. The losses totalled up to $231 million, more than double the losses in 2020.
So before you apply to that too-good-to-be-true listing here are some signs the posting may be a fake.
Finally, do a search before you agree to anything. Do not click on any links, reply to any messages, or download anything until you are satisfied that you are talking to a legitimate recruiter. You should have been expecting their message if you are. Make sure you complete a background check on the sender and the company they are representing. See if typing the company name along with “scam” turns up any results.
If you do suspect you have received a fake job offer, you can report it to the CAFC and the BBB.
Do you want to learn more about cybersecurity? Schedule a cyber security assessment with one of our experienced technicians today!
https://www.cicnews.com/2022/01/how-to-spot-a-fake-canadian-job-offer-0121132.html#gs.ia05ze