Don’t Be Caught By Employment Scams
Headline in Toronto Star: Peel police issue fraud scam warning
Time Magazine: Job-search scams on the rise in the recession
Earlier this year, a man was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in jail for “hiring” people to be secret shoppers.
There are always people who will try to advantage of you. Fortunately, these are outnumbered by the good guys!
You can protect yourself against those that might like to take advantage of you through information..Forewarned is forearmed!
Don’t get caught by a scam:
The Ontario Ministry of Government Services cautions job hunters not to hand over their hard-earned cash to anyone who wants money in exchange for promises of employment.
Be cautious
- if you are asked to pay for specialized job training in exchange for guaranteed employment;
- pay an upfront fee to a job placement company to obtain a dream job;
- pay an upfront investment fee for a not-to-be-missed business opportunity.
Job scam examples Look at these examples of typical scams.
More examples – scams & schemes in work and employment.services
Protect your privacy:
The Government of Canada Job Bank has these tips about privacy:
Do not provide personal or sensitive information in your resume, such as:
- Your Social Insurance Number
- Your age, marital status, date of birth
- Your driver’s license number
- Your health card number
- Your banking or financial information, which includes credit card or bank account numbers and any Personal Identification Numbers (PIN)
Certain information may be discussed with a prospective employer, only after the hiring process has begun. If a job posting seems questionable, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
For more information on privacy, safety and scams, see our web links in the Career Bookmarks.
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