Although there aren’t many consistent factors in emerging fraudulent job ads, according to Cpl. Jennifer Coopers of the Prince George RCMP, they are on the rise and she warns the public not to accept cheques from people you don’t know.
These fake employment ads usually do not involve in-person interviews at a brick & mortar location, but manage to lure people in during a locally tight job market.
Bev Schwarz, Regional Manager at WorkBC, has some tips for spotting dishonest employment opportunities as well.
A person may become suspicious if communication is a little sloppy from a prospective employer, or the offer of money arises before any work is completed. Desperation may contribute to a deception getting the better of us, but both Schwarz and Cooper offer the same advice, “Trust your gut.”
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CFUR Radio Society’s journalist, Ian Gregg is funded by the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) through the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC).