How to avoid predatory job scams
On social media marketing, you’re likely to come across one of these two messages at any one time: one job seeker doubting the authenticity of a new firm as a new result organization, and another job seeker bemoaning the fact that they’ve previously been fooled. Many con artists play on the innocence, weakness, and desperation of unemployed adolescents. Follow these five suggestions to stay away from them.
A position for which you never applied
You could be the next employment scam victim if you received a job offer but did not apply and do not know the recruiter. True, there are recruiters who headhunt for specific positions, but even then, you will have to go through the interview process, and they will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and explain how they came to know your work.
Consult reputable sources. If you have any reservations about the company, do some research before attending the interview. After a series of interviews, some con artists deceive job applicants.
Be wary of quick money
Consider whether the outcomes appear to be too wonderful to be true. Furthermore, the job description should be explicit about work responsibilities, talents, and other qualities, rather than replete with success stories and testimonials.
If you are a victim, please contact the authorities directly and provide the contact details of the fraudulent employers as well as copies of all your correspondence. You should also tell others through social media and block fraudsters’ phone numbers and emails.
Deposit of money
Many con artists first convince you that you are the most qualified and acceptable applicant for the job, then offer you a tempting wage package before demanding that you pay a particular amount for various reasons.
Recognize the red flags
The sharp eye can see false works. For example, if you received a job from the UN, but the letter does not include the organization’s letter head. You can simply check a company’s domain through their website’s Contact Us section. Other red flags include grammatical problems, misspelled words, and an incorrect logo.
