Protection against scams
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Latest scams - Last updated 11 November 2008
Occasionally, websites are targeted by people who post illegal ads to extract personal or financial information from you. The ads appear to be genuine, it is only after you have responded as an applicant or asked for more information that their behaviour may become suspicious.
Sometimes, emails are also sent out claiming to represent an advertiser, or even CareerOne. They may provide you with links and ask you to confirm your details by clicking on the link, or going to a web page and entering information.
CareerOne takes every precaution to prevent scam operators from advertising on our website. However, to protect yourself, please follow these general guidelines:
- Never provide your bank account, credit card details or Tax File Number, as part of a job application.
- Be wary of people or organisations that ask you to pay an up front fee for 'processing' your application.
- Never divulge non-work related personal information, such as your appearance, marital status or Drivers License number.
- Think twice about opportunities that seem 'too good to be true', as they usually are.
Also beware of emails that appear to come from CareerOne asking you to:
- Go to a website and verify your username or password.
- Urgently log into your CareerOne account and update your details.
- Confirm bank or credit card details related to your account.
- Confirm the IP address from where you are accessing careerone.com.au
It is also recommended that you update your anti-virus software regularly to protect your computer system.
Please report any suspicious employment advertisements or advertisers to CareerOne immediately so we can take appropriate action as quickly as possible.
Suspicious ads can also be reported to the following authorities:
Federal Government Website - where you can also obtain further information regarding scams.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission - types of scams, what to look out for and how to protect yourself.
FIDO - ASIC's Website listing popular scams and how to avoid them.
Australian High Tech Crime Centre: learn more about online scams.
Report fraudulent activities to the Australian Federal Police.
| Email Subject: | CareerOne: Customer Service position for you. | ||
| From Email: | employer@msfinancecareers.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A fraudulent email is circulating offering people a job with the opportunity to earn 2,700 AUD/month for working part time and 4,700 AUD/month for working full time from home in a Customer Service position. The email seems to be seeking candidates who are motivated, proactive and able to learn and adapt quickly. A summary of the email is listed below: Dear XYZ | ||
| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. CareerOne has already reported this scam to the relavent authority. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Email Subject: | CareerOne: Customer Service position for you. | ||
| From Email: | recruiter@fincorpcareers.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A fraudulent email is circulating offering people a job with the opportunity to earn 1,600 AUD/month for working part time from home as an Administrative Assistant. The email seems to be seeking candidates who are motivated, proactive and able to learn and adapt quickly. A summary of the email is listed below: Dear XYZ | ||
| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. CareerOne has already reported this scam to the relavent authority. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Job Title: | NOW HIRING - APPLY TODAY ! ALL STUDENTS WELCOME |
| From Address: | career@urieltgroup.com, manager@URIELTGROUP.COM |
| Scam Details: | A scam job which was advertised on the CareerOne website from a company under the name of Higgins Inc was offering applicants the opportunity to work from home as an Account Officer . The job was offering applicants/students the opportunity to earn $450 - $875/wk per week . A summary of the job is listed below: NOW HIRING - APPLY TODAY |
| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Email Subject: | Fraudulent emails : Fake employment or training opportunities with Travelex | ||
| Scam Details: | CareerOne have recently become aware of an email scam which involves offering fake employment or training opportunities with Travelex. Please note this is not a legitimate Travelex initiative and is a scam to attempt to obtain personal information from individuals including bank account details which will be compromised and used to layer illegal money laundering funds through the financial system. Under no circumstances should you provide any personal information including bank account details to these fraudsters who have no connection whatsoever with the Travelex organisation. If you have provided them with your banking information you should report this immediately to your banking institution and your local police station. These emails may contain Travelex branding and appear to be realistic however this is an attempt to fraudulently acquire personal information from you. Should you receive such a communication, please disregard it. Legitimate Travelex jobs will only come from the following addresses either @travelex.com.au or @travelex.co.nz and we will never ask you for your bank details via email. CareerOne and Travelex have notified the relevant law enforcement authorities of this scam. For further information about these muling recruitment scams, please see the attached link to the AHTCC website: http://www.ahtcc.gov.au/tech_crimes_types/mule_recruitment.htm | ||
| Job Title: | Account Officer |
| From Address: | forex1work@hotmail.com,abrilagent@excite.fr |
| Scam Details: | A scam job which was advertised on the CareerOne website from a company under the name of Abril Company was offering applicants the opportunity to work from home as an Account Officer . The job was offering applicants the opportunity to earn a salary between $7,000 to $90,000.00 per Month while getting paid a weekly payment. A summary of the job is listed below: Abril Company is a foreign exchange dealing company, payment and collection services to risk solutions and outsourcing, Abril Commercial Foreign Exchange offers integrated foreign exchange solutions to businesses and financial institutions around the globe. |
| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Job Title: | Part-time Admin Assistant required, flexible hours |
| From Address: | thanh.tung.huynh.1968@gmail.com |
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A scam job which was advertised on the CareerOne website from a company under the name of
Sydney Ferries Corporation
was offering applicants the opportunity to work as
a part-time administrative assistant on a temporary / temporary to permanent basis
. The job was offering applicants a
minimal income of 4000-6000 AUD a month in average and be paid part-by-part
. A summary of the job is listed below: We are looking for a part-time administrative assistant on a temporary / temporary to permanent basis. Your minimal income will be 4000-6000 AUD a month in average and you will be paid part-by-part. You should have a flexible nature, be willing to try your hand at anything, be able to prepare correspondence, answer phones, order stationary and anything else that's needed. |
| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Job Title: | PART TIME / FULL TIME Administrator , $72K |
| From Address: | lei.luo.hu@gmail.com |
| Scam Details: |
A scam job which was advertised on the CareerOne website from a company under the name of
Australian Ethical Investment
was offering applicants the opportunity to work as
a Part Time Reception/ administrator
. The job was offering applicants the opportunity to earn a salary
ranging between $3500 -6000 AUD
while getting paid on a weekly basis. A summary of the job is listed below: We are seeking a Part Time Reception/ administrator for various jobs around the office. Both part-time (2-3 days a week) and full time (5 days a week) positions available. Your minimal income will be $3500 -6000 AUD a month and you will be paid weekly Duties: Answer phones General Administration type letters, filing, coding etc-handle in coming and out going mail and courier Learn new IN House Computer Programs greet clients Take in coming orders from clients Help out staff and team members at busy timesHave ability to learn new programs and tasks This is an ideal job for a Mom with school aged children. Work from appox. 10:00am- to 2:00pm 5 days a week close to home. Must have solid skills in WORD and EXCEL Must be reliable and dedicated Seeking a candidate who is looking for long term commitment Strong communication skills Superior customer services To be considered for this position please apply Asap! |
| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Email Subject: | Administrative Assistant - Candidate from CareerOne |
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| Scam Details: | A fraudulent email is circulating offering people a job with the opportunity to earn 1,600 AUD/month for working part time from home as an Administrative Assistant. The email seems to be seeking candidates who are motivated, proactive and able to learn and adapt quickly. A summary of the email is listed below: |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Email Subject: | CAREERONE: Client Name, Customer Service position |
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A fraudulent email is circulating offering people a job with the opportunity to earn $2,700
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working anything between 2 to 6 hours
in a Customer Service Position. The email seems to be seeking candidates who are 18+ years old with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. A summary of the email is listed below: |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Email Subject: | Customer Service position | ||
| From Address: | reynolds@travelexcareerscenter.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A fraudulent email is circulating offering people a job with the opportunity to earn $2,700 -$4,700 AUD by spending 2-6 hours a day working from Monday to Friday . The email appears to be coming from the email addresses reynolds@travelexcareerscenter.com . The email seems to be seeking candidates who are 18+ years old and have 2-6 hours free time between Monday and Friday. A summary of the email is listed below: |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Email Subject: | Detailed Information About Customer Service position |
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| From Address: | recruiter@afgonlinecareers.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A fraudulent email is been sent to people from a person under the name of Kevin Burton using the email recruiter@afgonlinecareers.com providing details about a Part-Time Customer Service Position . The job is offering people the oppotunity to earn $3250 per month + super for working 1 to 2 hours a day. A summary of the email is listed below: Dear User, ABN 11 066 385 822 |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Job Title: | Mine Job Information | ||
| From Address: | ox@oxgoldmine.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A scam job which was advertised on the CareerOne website from a company under the name of Ox Gold Mine providing people with the option to buy information about mine jobs . A summary of the job is listed below: Please visit our website for full info at www.oxgoldmine.com Simply hit [apply] and you will be taken to our website.Requirements: Australian Resident |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Job Title: | Personal Assistant | ||
| From Address: | thomas.tumiel@gmail.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A scam job which was advertised on the CareerOne website from a company under the name of Delta C recr was offering the applicant the opportunity to work as a Personal Assistant . The job was offering the applicant the opportunity to earn a salary between 15$ to 30$ while working in a busy office environment . A summary of the job is listed below:
The role will require an energetic, well presented and exceptional communicator to manage both the business needs and occasional personal support too. Your flexible and adaptable approach will ensure your success in this role! You are an experienced Personal Assistant with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and basic Access skills. Shorthand and Dictaphone experience are a bonus. You have the ability to work in a busy office and support a very energetic manager and team. You have attention to detail, are clear thinking and have demonstrated your ability to work to deadlines and "think outside the square". salary: $15-$30 |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Job Title: | Experienced Part-time Sales Consultant | ||
| From Address: | thomas.tumiel@gmail.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A scam job which was advertised on the CareerOne website from a company under the name of Delta C recr was offering the applicant the opportunity to work as an Experienced Part-time Sales Consultant . The job was offering the applicant the opportunity to earn a salary between 17$ to 37$ plus bonuses while working as a part time sales consultant . A summary of the job is listed below: We require a part-time sales consultant to work in our store for 12 hours a week. Flexibility to work additional on-call hours would be an advantage. We can offer you:
If you have the desire to work with an exciting brand, be part of a dynamic team where you will be given the opportunity to learn and grow within our business, please submit your resume for consideration now. salary: $17-$37 per hour + bonuses |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Email Subject: | Customer Service Representative x 2 Candidate from CareerOne | ||
| From Address: | lisa.atkinson.ae@gmail.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A fraudulent email is circulating offering people a job with the opportunity to earn a salary of 1,600AUD/month, plus commission for working part time. The email appears to be coming from Lisa Atkinson using the email lisa.atkinson.ae@gmail.com . The company name seems to be Auction Express The job seems to be seeking administrative assistants/sales support to work at the convenience of their home, part-time. A summary of the email is listed below: |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Email Subject: | PART TIME / FULL TIME Administrator , $40-45K Candidate from CareerOne |
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| From Address: | hennessgroup@gmail.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A fraudulent email is circulating offering people a job with the opportunity to earn between 3800-4200 AUD per month while getting paid on daily basis. The email appears to be coming from Patricia Henness using the email hennessgroup@gmail.com . The company name seems to be Henness Group Ltd. The job seems to be targeting representatives in Australia and New Zealand with the duties to mail and process payments and complete office related tasks. A summary of the email is listed below: |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Job Title: | JUNIOR ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT | ||
| From Address: | james.paalman@gmail.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A scam job which was advertised on the CareerOne website from a company under the name of AE_Recruit_srv was offering applicants the opportunity to work as Junior Administration Assistants. The job states that successful applicants are required to answer phone calls, make data entry, complete general office duties as well as assisting senior members of staff. The working hours are listed as Monday to Friday from 9:30am Until 4:30pm between Monday and Friday and are offering an hourly wage of 30-35AUD per hour. The contact name to apply for that job is James Paalman. After job seekers apply to the job, they receive an email with an attachment stating that they are successful and providing them with details of money transfers that they need to do and the commission they will be earning as a result of that transfer. A summary of the job is listed below: The successful applicant will be responsible for answering phones, data entry, general office duties and assisting senior members of staff. You will need to possess the following attributes: Friendly Phone Manner Basic Email, Word and Excel skills Ability to learn quickly Enjoy working with and being part of a team Hours will be from 9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday. Salary: 30-35AUD per hour |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Job Title: | Financial Manager | ||
| From Address: | Progold.Career@gmail.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A scam job which was advertised on the CareerOne website from a company under the name of Pro Invest was offering the applicant the opportunity to work as a Financial Manager . The job was offering the applicant the opportunity to own a fixed salary as well as a percentage of the transactions. Further to that, the applicant can work from home and choose the hours when they want to perform the job . A summary of the job is listed below: 2. Provide training for HQ Customer Solutions to keep them aligned withe field customer development insights initiatives and category management processes 3. Branch development in this region. The manager of advertising. 4. Ability of correct management of investments. Requirements: Working conditions and a compensatory package: > The fixed salary + percent from the transaction. > Work at home or from main work. > You choose time Contact: Sydney, NSW Australia 3909 |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Job Title: | Bookkeeper | ||
| From Address: | james.paalman@gmail.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A scam job which was advertised on the CareerOne website from a company under the name of AE_Recruit_srv was offering applicants the opportunity to work as Bookkeepers. The job states that successful applicants are required to put their effort in order to grow the company. In return, they are offered an hourly wage of 30-35AUD per hour. The contact name to apply for that job is James Paalman. After job seekers apply to the job, they received an email with an attachment stating that they are successful and providing them with details of money transfers that they need to do and the commission they will be earning as a result of that transfer. A summary of the job is listed below:
Responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, filing, and account reconciliations. To be successful it is envisaged you will have demonstrated bookkeeping experience with excellent organisation and communication skills. You will also demonstrate a proactive approach to work, enjoy working as part of a team and taking responsibility for your work. A keen eye for detail coupled with ability to work to deadlines is essential, along with sound computer skills including MS office and MYOB. Salary: 30-35AUD per hour |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Job Title: | Administrative Assistant | ||
| From Address: | james.paalman@gmail.com | ||
| Scam Details: | A scam job which was advertised on the CareerOne website from a company under the name of AE_Recruit_srv was offering applicants the opportunity to work as Administrative Assistants. The job states that successful applicants are required to use their strong administrative skills to refine the company's service and manage its growth. The contact name to apply for that job is James Paalman. After job seekers apply to the job, they received an email with an attachment stating that they are successful and providing them with details of money transfers that they need to do and the commission they will be earning as a result of that transfer. A summary of the job is listed below: Great Benefits |
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| Warning: | Please do not apply for these positions or respond to any emails received from them. Please do not send credit card information, bank account information, applications, or personal details in response to these emails. If you would like to report a scam job or fraudulent email, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CareerOne. |
| Email Subject: | Search for work?? Do not search, and read here! | ||
| From Address: | job@careerone.com.au | ||
| Scam Details: | A fraudulent email is circulating offering people a job with the opportunity to earn between 1000-1200+ AUD a week by spending 1-2 hours a day working from Monday-Friday . The email appears to be coming from the email addresses job@careerone.com.au . The email seems to be seeking candidates who are over 18 years of age and are able to work 1-2 hours between Monday and Friday. Candidates should also be responsible and dependable who are living in Australia. A summary of the email is listed below: |