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ARTICLE · 07 AUGUST 2025

Protecting Yourself From Job Scams

Keeping you and your money safe is our top priority, and we have stringent safeguarding measures in place to help protect all our customers. But there are also steps you need to take to protect yourself from fraud.

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Keeping you and your money safe is our top priority, and we have  stringent safeguarding measures in place to help protect all our customers. But there are also steps you need to take to protect yourself from fraud.

To help you identify potential scams and stay safe, we're publishing  a series of articles on fraud protection. This article looks at how to protect yourself from job scams.

What is a job scam?

Job scams happen when someone pretends to offer you a job, but it's actually a trick to get your money or personal details. These scams often target people who are actively job hunting, especially if they're in a tough financial spot or feeling uncertain about work.

Scammers might claim to be from real companies or recruitment agencies, using real names and logos to make it all seem believable. You might see their fake job posts on job boards, social media or even in your email. They often offer roles that sound too good to be true, like guaranteed jobs,

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