In the midst of an economic downturn in which many are unemployed, scammers have found a way to use job desperation to steal data and even money. Have you ever thought about working from home earning from R$500 to R$1,000 a day? Such an offer sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Proposals like this are being used as bait by criminals. So, learn how to spot a fake job scam and avoid being scammed.
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How does the fake job scam work?
In most cases, scammers send messages via SMS or via WhatsApp stating that victims have been approved in a selection process. And to "guarantee the spot", they ask for a deposit of some amount and then disappear with the amount.
Another way of acting is the offer of supposed professional courses, so that after completion, the victim will have “guaranteed employment”. In these situations, even the search for professional improvement can become a trap, with scammers disappearing with the money even before offering any classes or jobs once promised.
Additionally, other forms have been more subtle and do not ask for transfers of value. Through messages sent via WhatsApp or SMS, the crooks ask victims to click on external links so that these sites can steal personal data and banking information such as card numbers and passwords apps.
How to avoid being deceived?
Thus, in order not to fall into any of these criminal actions, it is recommended to ignore such received messages and block the contacts that sent the malicious content.
In addition, when looking for a replacement in the job market, use reliable job sites or apply directly in the company's media. And, as incredible as it may seem, delivering the resume by hand still works very well.