These are some of the usual elements present in an email job scam:
An email job scam is complete with a professional looking letter informing the recipients that they are shortlisted for a job opportunity that is waiting for them mostly in European countries such as United Kingdom, Italy and Spain.
The letter will also request the recipient to fill out an attached application form. They would also sometimes ask the applicant to provide documents such as resume and employment certificates.
When
an applicant responds to this email, the next thing that the scammer
will say via email is that the application has been reviewed and found
to be eligible for employment.
The
letter is complete with a detailed job contract with emphasis on the
huge salary and the benefits. Strangely, though the scammer would ask
you to call them for inquiries. Please note that legit hiring companies
can afford to call their target employees.
It is not hard to think that the job offer
might be legitimate because the letter includes the name of the hiring
establishments, office address, a link to the official website and
contact numbers – basically all of the things that they hoped would
build credibility and confirm its legality. Sometimes, they also pretend
to be connected with a valid company or government agency. They also do
not ask for money right away.
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