The Queensland Police Financial and Cyber Crime Group are warning Queenslanders to remain vigilant to scams related to Coronavirus, or COVID-19, with one of the latest scams in circulation targeting job-seekers through fake online ads.
Queensland Police have received reports where scammers are posting legitimate-looking job ads on official jobseeker websites and asking ‘successful’ applicants for personal information as part of the application process, including:
• current residential address and phone numbers;
• personal bank details;
• tax file number;
• photocopies of passports, driver licences
usually to be uploaded via an email link or through their bogus website.
This information can be used by cybercriminals to carry out identity theft, including opening bank accounts or lines of credit in your name.
Some victims have also been asked to transfer money as part of the job application process.
How do I stay safe?
Police urge members of our community to be wary of advertisers or employers requesting the following:
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