Fake job scam
Ian thought he had found the perfect job opportunity - but sometimes job offers are not what they appear to be.
Ian was excited to find what looked like the perfect job opportunity.
The role offered flexible hours, great pay, and a straightforward application process. Everything seemed professional, from the job advertisement to the messages from Mel, the recruiter. After being offered the position, Ian was asked to complete a few final steps before he could start.
But something wasn’t quite right.
This scenario explores how fake job scams are designed to look like genuine employment opportunities. Follow Ian’s journey and learn how scammers use convincing job offers, trusted recruitment tactics, and promises of easy income to steal money or personal information from people looking for work.
Press PLAY to follow Ian’s story and learn how to spot the warning signs before it happens to you.
(Don’t worry – when you play one of our scenarios, your data remains completely anonymous.)
If you receive a request to do something that doesn't seem normal, make sure you pause, think, then decide.
Scammers are clever - be confident and trust that warning voice in your head when something is not quite right.
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