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Job scams are on the rise and Australians are being warned to be wary, with losses since January this year reaching $20 million.
Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones says the National Anti-Scams Centre has reported an increase of over 740 per cent in employment scams in 2023.
“We’ve seen a significant increase in scammers impersonating genuine organisations and recruiters, contacting victims through job offers via WhatsApp or promoting jobs ads on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram,” he said on Monday.
Australia’s cost of living crisis is leading many people to take on second jobs in an effort to make ends meet, with many of the false offers advertised for roles that can be done at home.
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