Fraud
Recruitment messages that ask for money
Fake job offers are one of the most common frauds aimed at people looking for extra income. They change wording often, but the core almost never changes: at some point, you're asked to send money.
Patterns to recognise
- Fees to start. Training, registration, "activation" or a starter kit you must buy first.
- Tasks that need deposits. Rating products or completing orders, where you top up a balance to unlock earnings.
- Moving money. Receiving payments into your account and forwarding them. This can make you part of a crime.
- Pressure. Offers that expire today, or contact only through private messaging apps.
What genuine work looks like
Real employers and platforms pay you. They don't charge you to work, ask for your banking password, or need you to move money for them.
If you've received one
Stop replying, don't send anything, and report the account to the platform where it contacted you. If you've already paid, contact your bank straight away and report it to the police or your country's fraud reporting service.
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