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Master of Master Baiters Joined: 26 Sep 2008 Posts: 689

It's rare you get a decent warning note from businesses, but htis just came to me from Monster, very well put ...

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Dear N N N,

Monster, the worldwide leader in online recruitment, makes protecting job seekers a top priority. We continually monitor our network and database to identify and prevent fraudulent activity. As with any internet or email activity, it's important to be aware of the possibility of cyber crime. Monster recommends that you take a moment to learn about some simple steps that will help keep your online job search safe.

Protect Yourself

The following are easy steps to protect yourself when conducting a job search:
Do not engage in any transaction in which you are requested to transfer or exchange currency or funds to a prospective employer. Be especially vigilant about any "Work at Home" employers who require you to make an up-front investment.
Look carefully for signs that a job posting or email offer is not legitimate. Don't get involved with an employer that can't make its business model perfectly clear to you or one that's willing to hire you without even a phone interview. Do your own research on any employer that makes you feel at all uneasy.
Never put your national ID number, credit card number, bank account number or any type of sensitive personal identification data in your CV. You should never share any personal information with a prospective employer, even if they suggest that it is for a "routine background check", until you are confident that the employer and employment opportunity is legitimate.
Know What To Avoid

Sometimes fraudsters create job postings or classifieds and may even contact you directly by email. Below are examples of scams you could see:
Money-Laundering Scams
Money launderers sometimes create job descriptions that offer commissions or pay high daily salaries to process cheques or money transfers on behalf of foreign nationals. They claim to be recruiting local citizens to "process payments" or "transfer funds", because as foreign nationals, they can't do it themselves. Their communications often contain broken grammar but may include well-written prose copied from legitimate employers' postings.

Re-shipping Scams
Re-shipping, or postal forwarding, scams may ask you to receive goods into your own home and then forward the packages, often to another country. Those who fall for reshipping scams may be liable for shipping charges and even the cost of goods purchased online with stolen credit cards.

Pre-pay/Work at Home Scams
Although there are genuine jobs working at home, many approaches are not valid forms of employment and may have the simple goal of obtaining an initial monetary investment from the victim. Using claims such as "be your own boss" and "make money quickly", these scams will not guarantee regular salaried employment and almost always require an "up-front" investment of money for products or instructions before explaining how the plan works.
If you think you have been a victim of fraud, immediately report the fraud to your local police and contact Monster, so steps can be taken to ensure your safety. For more information on how to conduct a safe job search, visit Monster's Security Centre.

Sincerely,

Your Monster Team

Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 3:13 pm

Nice to see solid information being put out there.