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This time of year is acknowledged in the recruitment industry as prime time for job searching, but unfortunately this means peak opportunity for scammers to exploit potential job seekers.
A recent press release from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) has alerted jobseekers for some of the signs they need to look for when applying for new job role. Working with Jobs Aware, the DBS have been trying to raise awareness of potential job scams that could lead to people into sharing important information, identity details or even sending money if they believe and have been promised that there is a potential job on the line.
Illegitimate job adverts can potentially leave jobseekers out of pocket and at risk of identity fraud, so raising awareness of the signs to look out for is crucial.
Dr Suzanne Smith, the Barring and Safeguarding Director from the DBS, said:
“Often people can be keen in their pursuit of what might seem to be the perfect job on the surface, leaving themselves vulnerable to scams.”
The number of people finding themselves receiving a fake job offer has been on the rise. In the US, they have noted that jobs scams have quadrupled. From 25798 in Q2 2020, to 97779 in Q3 2022. In the UK, JobsAware has published that is saw a 35% year-on-year increase in reports of job scams in Q3 2022, with figures in early 2023 already exceeding the end of 2022.
The cost-of-living crisis has sparked an increase in the number of people actively looking for more paid opportunities. One internet service provider has quoted that there has been a 219% increase in online searches to make ‘extra money’.
With remote and hybrid working also becoming the norm since the pandemic, a lot of hiring and checks are being done virtually, making it increasingly easy for job scams to fool potential job seekers.
CBS are providers of DBS checks, employment screening and much more. We wouldn’t be doing our part if we didn’t warn potential jobseekers of the risks when looking for new work.
If you would like to speak to us about the risks in employment or speak to us about the services we offer, give us a call today on 01443 799000, or email us at info@cbscreening.co.uk
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