Tutorial wc24/11/25 - Frauds and Scams
Tutorial: Frauds and Scams
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Tutorial: Frauds and Scams
Have you ever received a scam text, email or call?
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How did you know it was a scam?
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Black Friday is coming up this week!
You should be on the lookout for:
Fake adverts - if a listing uses an AI image to sell a product, chances are what you receive will look quite different!
Phishing emails & texts - some of the communication you receive will be genuine, but keep an eye out for any red flags. If in doubt, go via what you know is the real website.
Fake websites - does the URL look weird?
Job Application Fraud
Students looking for job opportunities can be targeted by fraudulent adverts aimed at stealing personal information or money. Students might be asked for an upfront payment for a fake consultation or extra help finding a job, but the fraudster does not deliver.
Fraudsters will often use fake job adverts and impersonate legitimate companies to lure job seekers. Always do some research to check that you’re dealing with a genuine employer.
A legitimate employer or agency will not ask you for money to work for them.
Watch out for job offers that claim they can make you rich quickly and offer incredibly high salaries for very few hours.
Use trusted recruitment websites to find jobs and research an employer to check they are real before handing over any personal details.
How well did you do?
Sign up to Which? Scam Alerts to get emails about the latest scams doing the rounds, or just check the website every now and then.
