Scammers will often ask for a payment in exchange for a guaranteed income. They pretend to be hiring on behalf of high-profile companies and online shopping platforms and impersonate well-known recruitment agencies.
One YouTube advertisement the Herald has seen promises viewers they can make $1000 a day and $365,000 a year. They first need to register their personal details including their name, email and phone number.
“In the final months of 2022, we saw a significant uptick in reports and losses associated with recruitment scams and we are concerned these scammers will continue to ramp up their efforts as people look for work in the new year,” Ms Rickard said.
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“With many Australians looking to make the most of a highly competitive job market, we are urging jobseekers to be wary of opportunities that seem too good to be true. Never make a payment or upfront investment to secure a job. If you think you’ve been scammed, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.”
The ACCC advised young job seekers to stop and take their time before giving money or personal information. They should also think and ask themselves if the message or call could be fake, and protect themselves by acting quicking “if something feels wrong”. They’re urged to contact their bank and report scams to Scamwatch.
One advertisement that automatically popped up on YouTube, which the Herald has seen, promises viewers they can make $1000 a day and $365,000 a year. They are…
