| This Settlement.Org resource helps job seekers recognize
fraudulent online job postings and avoid employment-related scams. Written with
newcomers in mind, it explains how scammers may use job boards, social media
groups, text messages, and fake company identities to collect personal
information or steal money. The resource offers practical warning signs,
verification tips, and next steps for people who may have been targeted by an
online employment scam.
This resource:
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Identifies common warning signs of fake online
jobs, including vague postings, suspicious recruiters, and companies with
little or no online presence
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Encourages job seekers to research recruiters,
verify company information, and compare wages before applying
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Explains why job offers received by text
message, social media, or messaging apps should be treated with caution
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Highlights red flags such as requests for
payment, cryptocurrency, gift cards, personal banking information, or equipment
purchases
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Reinforces safe job search practices, including
checking official company websites and asking trusted people or employment
supports for advice
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Outlines steps to take after a scam, such as
changing passwords, contacting financial institutions, and reporting fraud to
the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
This resource can be used in employment readiness, digital
literacy, and online safety programming to help learners evaluate job
opportunities more carefully and protect themselves during an online job
search.
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