Job Scams

• Job scams skyrocket in 2023, targeting vulnerable employment seekers

  A Calgary job seeker is warning others after being bombarded with fake, often unsolicited job offers as job scams soar across Canada.

  Consumer

  Dec 12, 2023
  
• Job scams are on the rise in Canada. How to protect yourself

  The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning people of an increase in job opportunity fraud that could take advantage of those looking for work.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
  
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• From vaccines to puppies: Don’t fall for these pandemic scams

  Canadians should not be fearful of asking questions when they suspect a scam, a financial investment expert says.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 10, 2021
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• Scammers target online job seekers during COVID-19 pandemic

  The Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay told Global News it has seen an increased number of calls during the COVID-19 pandemic inquiring about phony job offers.

  Crime

  Jun 9, 2020
• Home improvement scams top B.C. Better Business Bureau’s list amid COVID-19

  The organization says Canadians reported losses of more than $50,000 to this particular scam between March 1 and May 31.

  Consumer

  Jun 3, 2020
• Atlantic Better Business Bureau warns about bogus work-at-home job offers

  HALIFAX – The Better Business Bureau in Atlantic Canada is warning people about work-at-home job offers that seem too good to be true. The bureau says it launched an investigation after receiving inquiries from people in several provinces who were offered a high-wage job without an interview. The bureau says it found seven companies offering...

  Jun 11, 2015