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7. Spot job scams

What to do

Protect yourself

Do not enter any arrangement that asks for up-front payment by bank transfer, PayID or cryptocurrency, because it is rare to get that money back.

  • Contact recruiters on phone numbers you found yourself, not the ones in the message.
  • Do not be pressured to decide fast. A real offer will not need it.
  • If you have been scammed, call your bank at once, change your passwords, then report it to Scamwatch. IDCARE gives free help on 1800 595 160.

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