As the new year unfolds, ANZ advises job seekers to stay vigilant against scams, emphasising the need to fortify personal information.
According to ScamWatch, January marks a surge in individual scam reports, with 57,000 reports filed in the initial two months of 2023. Australians aged between 25 and 44 report the most significant losses to recruitment scams.
ANZ revealed that common tactics employed by scammers, such as phishing and recruitment scams, particularly target jobseekers in the early months of the year. Scammers disseminate seemingly enticing job offers through email, texts, and social media, containing links and job listings that appear legitimate. These tactics enable scammers to gain access to personal information, passwords, and account numbers.
“We encourage everyone when looking for new jobs online to protect their personal information and to beware of any offer made through social media,” said Jess Bottega, senior manager of fraud analytics at ANZ. “Young people and recent school leavers can be particularly vulnerable to recruitment scams, with the promise of making quick money the biggest lure.”
To enhance personal information security online, ANZ recommends:
Individuals suspecting they may be victims of scams are urged to contact ANZ immediately at 13 33 50 or visit http://www.anz.com.au/security/report-fraud/ for further assistance.
In other news, ANZ recently pledged $100,000 to aid those impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper in Far North Queensland.
