plz pay attention Online Job Scams Global coverage, convenience and speed are the main features that have made the internet convenient for job seekers. Ironically these are the same reasons it has become easier and safer for criminals indulging in employment-related fraud. Until recently, con artists used printed classified ads and cold-calls to defraud job seekers. However, the Net has changed all that. The following are some common online scams to watch out for: Phony job opportunities Unsolicited job recruiters Phony Job Opportunities Scammers create phony job advertisements to mislead eager and unwary job hunters. The job announcement requests the user to send personal information. Such job advertisements often use familiar-looking or convincing company logos. These ads are then linked to a fake website that resembles a real site. At times these websites also charge a fee for the job. After a few days, these websites are pulled off the Net, leaving you high and dry. Online Job Hunt: Safety Measures Hunting for a job is a difficult task. True, the Internet has opened new avenues and offers a different medium to communicate with employers and organizations. Yet, this process is not without pitfalls. Unsolicited Job Recruiters Con artists even pose as job recruiters and send unsolicited e-mails luring you with job opportunities that sound promising. These scammers generally do a thorough search of your personal Web pages and resumes on public job sites before they send you the mail. They provide false resources to get personal information over the phone. Be wary when you provide personal information on the telephone as no company requires information of this kind before the interview. Encountering a Job Scam If you encounter a fraudulent job ad online or you are the victim of a Web based job scam, report it immediately to the company that listed the advertisement, and also the Cyber Crime Cell of your city.
Posted on: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 08:21:02 +0000