Be on the look out for job recruitment scams like the one below that impersonate real companies to try and lure you into providing personal information or ask you for money before submitting your application.
Spot the RED FLAGS:
- An unsolicited offer that is too good to be true.
- Check the number or email address it came from. The area code is most often out of country and the email address is from a free provider.
- They request you to contact them via WhatsApp or follow peculiar links.
- A job offer without an interview and in some cases requesting payment to process your application.
Do not follow any links or respond to the text message, use the report junk option at the bottom of the text message. Alternately, you can forward the message to 7726. Both will report it to your mobile carrier. If you are unsure, reach out to the UVic helpdesk for assistance at helpdesk@uvic.ca
Hello! I am an HR representative from <redacted>. We recently reviewed your resume and believe you are a great fit for a remote online job opportunity we have available. This is a flexible remote part-time/full-time online job where the role involves assisting merchants with product reviews. The job is simple, and we provide comprehensive guidance to help you get started quickly.
- – Work only 60-90 minutes a day
- – Daily pay ranges from $100 to $300, depending on your working hours
- – Work from anywhere, any time
If you would like to join us, please contact us via WhatsApp: +133<redacted>
(Please note that applicants must be at least 23 years old to be eligible for this role)