As part of our latest job scams campaign, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has been working with JobsAware and Cifas, to understand the impact of scams, and how information collected as part of a scam, is then used by scammers.
Signs of a potential job scam
Job scams are on the rise, and in 2020, seasonal job scams increased by 88% compared to 2019. With figures predicted to increase again this year, it's important to remain vigilant and familiarise yourself with the signs of a potential job scam or fraudulent job advert.
The first two phases of this campaign focused on the signs of a potential scam, and as detailed below, included illegitimate
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