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1. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake ...

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   Aug 8, 2023 · Scammers are lurking on LinkedIn and other job sites, posing as “recruiters” for well-known companies. But instead of looking to hire you, they’re really looking to take your money and personal information. It starts with a direct message on a job search site like Indeed or LinkedIn.

2. www.reddit.com › r › ScamsRecruiting Scam via Text Message - How does it work?

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   I receive unsolicited text messages from people who purport to work for recruiting agencies, telling me they have jobs for me. The only way to contact them is to reply to the text. I know this to be a scam, as I'm not looking for work, have no resumés posted, and really don't share my cell phone number very much.

3. www.which.co.uk › news › articleThe 4 most convincing scams we’ve seen in 2023, so far - Which?

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   Jul 4, 2023 · 1. Fake appeals for help. The same fake appeal was spotted on UK and US pages. Silver alert!’ says a post on your local Facebook page. An elderly man with dementia has gone missing – you’re asked to keep an eye out for him and also share the post more widely.

4. www.khaleejtimes.com › corporate › dubai-warns-ofDubai warns of fake companies; here's how to identify them

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   Apr 23, 2020 · The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) on Thursday warned of frauds in which scammers falsely claim to be an authorised firm based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and...

5. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › consumer › scamsCheck if something might be a scam - Citizens Advice

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   • Recognising A Scam
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   It might be a scam if: 1. it seems too good to be true – for example, a holiday that’s much cheaper than you’d expect 2. someone you don’t know contacts you unexpectedly 3. you suspect you’re not dealing with a real company – for example, if there’s no postal address 4. you’ve been asked to transfer money quickly 5. you've been asked to pay in an u...

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   If you’ve given away money or information because of a scam, there are things you should do. Check what to do if you’ve been scammed. If you haven’t been scammed but you’ve seen something you think is a scam, you should report it. Find out how to report a scam. If you think someone is calling to trick you into giving them money or your personal det...

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   To find out about scams across the country, you can sign up to the Trading Standards email alerton their website. Trading Standards can investigate and take court action against scammers. If you want to know about scams in your local area, sign up for email alertson Action Fraud's website. You can also find out about common financial scamson the Fi...

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6. www.consumeraffairs.com › news › scam-alert-theScam alert: the company is real, but the job offer is fake

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   Feb 20, 2015 · Check scam. The scammer went on to promise Beverly a wage of $40 per hour, mentioned various types of software she would need to do the job, and then: “The company's accountant will mail out ...

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   Are'recruiters' lurking on LinkedIn?

   • Scammers are lurking on LinkedIn and other job sites, posing as “recruiters” for well-known companies. But instead of looking to hire you, they’re really looking to take your money and personal information. It starts with a direct message on a job search site like Indeed or LinkedIn.

   Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake jobs on

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   How does a social media scam work?

   • The large number of likes and shares that stay on the post will then lend credibility to the fraud. This despicable scam relies on responsible citizens liking and sharing posts in an attempt to help – which they do, in large numbers.

   The 4 most convincing scams we’ve seen in 2023, so far

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   Who are the scammers in South-East Asia?

   • It obtained secret footage indicating that many of the people conducting this scam are actually modern slaves trafficked to huge compounds in South-east Asia. There, they are forced to work as scammers amid the threat of torture by the criminal gangs imprisoning them.

   The 4 most convincing scams we’ve seen in 2023, so far

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   What is R/scams?

   • Welcome to r/scams. This is an educational subreddit focused on scams. It is our hope to be a wealth of knowledge for people wanting to educate themselves, find support, and discover ways to help a friend or loved one who may be a victim of a scam.

   Recruiting Scam via Text Message - How does it work? : r/Scams - Reddit

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   How do you identify a scam firm?

   • Using the name, letterhead and logo of the legitimate firm in emails, correspondence and documents. However, the contact details are changed so that potential investors are diverted from the legitimate firm to the scammers.

   Dubai warns of fake companies; here's how to identify them

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   How do you avoid a'missing people' scam?

   • This despicable scam relies on responsible citizens liking and sharing posts in an attempt to help – which they do, in large numbers. To avoid perpetuating a scam or unwittingly participating in stalking or harassment, you’re best off only sharing official posts, such as those posted by a police force account or the Missing People charity.

   The 4 most convincing scams we’ve seen in 2023, so far

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