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For some, job offers are always good news they are longingly looking forward to, especially for recent graduates who have been waiting for their first job.
And today’s digital age means it is easier than ever to bump into job opportunities across the internet. However, among these job postings, there are job scams you need to be wary of.
According to several sources, Indonesia has been rife with job scams. Scammers have come up with many ways to disguise their practice, and it can be hard to identify a scam. But don’t worry—there are still several signs that give it away.
Fake job postings typically list non-specific, basic requirements, making virtually everyone qualified for the jobs. For example, you only need a high school diploma or a bachelor’s degree in any field without prior work experience to apply for the job.
Salary is one of the make-or-break factors for jobseekers, and if a job posting offers you a too-good-to-be-true salary with easy requirements, you should be skeptical about it because it might well be a bait to lure you in.
Because a job posting is just a facade for the scam operations, the details it contains are very likely to be obscure and hard to identify. Details like the company’s address, telephone number, and website are usually inconsistent and not well-thought-out.
It is common for fake jobs to have a non-standard recruitment process. Recruitment done via WhatsApp or Telegram might be a sign of a job scam. Another example is a job offer that requires you to send some money.
Job scams typically ask you for sensitive personal info, such as your credit card number, ATM card PIN, and personal identifying information. These details, in fact, might have nothing to do with the recruitment process.
If you come across job postings like these, it is better to be safe and not proceed with the recruitment. You can verify them by reaching out directly to the companies mentioned in the postings or by visiting their official websites.
These job openings will ask you to wire some money for registration, training, or other fees. Once you wire the scammer the money, they will just vamoose and go offline.
The scammer will offer you an online job that you can do from anywhere without having to go to an office.
After they say that you are hired for the job, they will ask you to wire some money to them. And the next thing you know is they vanish off the face of the earth.
The last type of job scam on our list is the one that offers you an opportunity to work abroad with a lucrative salary. The scammer will ask you to send some money to cover the visa fees.
Those are several signs and types of job scams you need to be on the lookout for. To protect yourself from the crime, you can follow these tips when looking for a job.
Research the company posting the job. You can learn more about the company on the internet or by contacting it directly.
Don’t be fooled by the unreasonably high salary it offers. Compare it against the average salary in the industry.
Don’t casually give out sensitive personal info. If asked, only provide personal info that is relevant to the recruitment process.
Be very careful with a job posting that feels off. It’s better not to continue with the recruitment.
With job scams becoming more prevalent and diverse, it’s a no-brainer to be more discerning when evaluating job postings. Don’t fall for jobs that offer you an exorbitant salary.
Always research the company that posts the job. Make sure the company you are applying to is reputable, just like PT Serasi Autoraya (SERA).