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Jobstreet has emailed all members on how to know whether the job ads is genuine or another scam. For non jobstreet members, I share with you guys some tips given by jobstreet.
Job offers are sometimes NOT what they seem! Tough times and a difficult job market have resulted in numerous shameless job scams by dodgy companies out there.
However thanks to the diligence of some of our members, below are some examples of what these illegitimate advertisements look like and how they operate:
| Job Position Titles | Methods |
|---|---|
| Scam Example #1 “Marketing/Customer Relations Executive” | By using an “official” letterhead, the job seeker is informed that he or she will be working overseas. But before that, job seekers are requested to pay for the processing, procurement and acquisition of their necessary permit clearance documents with an "appointed" travel agent. The employer of course mentions in the letter that all these fees will be “reimbursed later”. To seal the deal, the letterhead also includes an “official’ signature by a legal advisor. |
| Scam Example #2“Home-based Typist” | This company asks job seekers to pay a “fully refundable” deposit of $380 for copy-typing jobs. The company emails the applicants directly and takes desperate measures to explain in great detail why they are legitimate. Once the deposit is paid the contact person becomes very difficult to reach on the phone. To make it more convincing, the person signs off with a “Dr” designation in the name. |
| Scam Example #3“Data Entry/ Filing Clerk | The employer typically confirms and calls applicants (part-time) in for an interview but will request a payment of around $185 for administration or consultation fee. Once they have signed the "job agreement" and payment is made, the company will give excuses on why the applicant can’t be hired. Excuses such as how the client’s company has not made their selection or how they have been robbed and are under police investigation are not uncommon excuses. This might go on for a month or so and eventually, the applicant would be left jobless and $185 poorer. |
These job scams are very real and we would like to advise you to be EXTRA careful with your job applications. Should you find advertisements that resemble those stated below, BEWARE!
- Advertisements that require payment for applications.
- Advertisements that promote pyramid selling or similar schemes.
- Advertisements that are untrue or misleading (e.g. misleading job title, job description or company description).
- Advertisements with dubious ethical credentials (e.g. social escorts, etc.)
If you are suspicious of the nature of the job advertisements you see on JobStreet.com, email the advertisement to policy@jobstreet.com. Provide them the Company Name and Position Title.
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