SPOTTED: Scams Uncovered

Published on April 18, 2023

* Generic-sounding job postings without experience or qualifications required should be approached with caution.

* Check the email addresses of the sender for legitimacy.

* Be wary of poorly written emails with bad grammar, odd phrasing, or Americanized English.

* Avoid any sudden requests for payment or payment for training to get the job.

* Be cautious of scammers who put pressure on you to act quickly.

* Look out for a lack of proper procedure, such as not providing a contract or errors in terminology or currency in the contract.

* People suddenly disappearing is another warning sign of a potential scam.