Looking for Work
Protect yourself from employment fraud.
Finding a job can be a frustrating experience. When job hunting, beware of the
signs of an employment scam. Here are some things to watch out for:
You are told to pay a
fee in order to apply for a
job.
You are asked to give
your personal information
“for the human resources
department,” actually the
intention is to steal your
identity.
Employment Fraud
You receive a job offer
that promises a large pay
cheque in return for little
or no work.
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The employer offering you a job has no physical address or contact person.
The employer seems willing to hire anyone with no qualifications or
experience.
There are many different kinds of employment scams. One of the most common is
the “work from home” scheme. The advertised job promises you will be able to work
from home with pay way above market rate for the services required. You may be
asked to pay a large upfront fee to cover start-up costs which you will supposedly
earn back quickly. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
For more information on how to protect yourself from fraud or what to do if you are
a victim of fraud, check out the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at
http://www.antifraudcentre.ca.
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