International Employment Opportunity Scams
By Gina Alessia
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In current times it is increasingly more difficult to earn a decent living. Less people are afforded the opportunity of reasonable good employment. Many people are looking across country borders for the opportunity of making their fortune. Locally, these employment seekers are targeted on the Internet, in magazines and in newspapers. These communication media are filled with advertisements offering people the possibilities of international employment. Many people see these advertisements as once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and immediately reply to it without realising that in one years' time they will still have not found any work abroad, and have lost substantial amounts of money.
How these scams are committed
Many offenders often take the time to conduct Internet research and look for companies abroad offering employment to other nationals. They often compile a small booklet, list or guide with the names and contact information of these companies. Often they include information on companies, whether this company currently have available positions or not. Once compiled, offenders will promote international employment opportunities in newspapers or magazines. The instance they receive replies from interested clients, they will require a specified amount to be paid for more information on the employment opportunities. When the funds are received, the compiled guide will be sent to the client. The client will never hear from the company again and are left to do as he/she wish with the information.
Similar methods include fraudsters advertising and targeting niche markets, such as employment opportunities abroad for teachers, medical staff or even law enforcement. Victims will be requested to submit their CV's to a specified address. These offenders then compile fraudulent employment contracts and will inform clients that they were afforded the employment, but need to pay a certain amount before the employment contract is signed. Once they receive payment, they will provide the client with a contract, no more worth than the paper it is typed on. The victim will later realize that he/she had been scammed when they no longer can make contact with the company.
Protecting yourself against these types of scams
Always remember, in the majority of instances you will be paying for information guides or leaflets only. The information contained in the majority of these guides can be found on the Internet by simply doing simple search engine searches on international employment opportunities.
Always be sure to ask the company for what service you are paying for. Is it simply a service where your CV will be posted on the Internet or will they promote your CV physically to companies? Never pay for services where your CV is posted and/or promoted on the Internet, you can do this yourself at no costs at services such as Monster.com. If the company promote your CV physically to companies abroad, never make any payment as these companies in the majority of instances will receive a recurring income as long as your are employed by the company abroad. Be careful when upfront fees, deposits or service fees are requested!
Also take note that, no matter where you are going to be employed, you will require a passport and visa. Legitimate businesses often assist their clients in the process of applying for and obtaining passports and visas. Often the employer abroad will carry the expenses of the working visas. Always ensure to ask the company what the processes are in regards to work visas and passports.
Conduct research on the company abroad. It is recommended that you carry the expenses in contacting them and confirming the employment opportunities advertised in the newspaper. By doing this you will also ensure that the company you are about to be employed by is legitimate.
Job scams and employment scams
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By Gina Alessia
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In current times it is increasingly more difficult to earn a decent living. Less people are afforded the opportunity of reasonable good employment. Many people are looking across country borders for the opportunity of making their fortune. Locally, these employment seekers are targeted on the Internet, in magazines and in newspapers. These communication media are filled with advertisements offering people the possibilities of international employment. Many people see these advertisements as once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and immediately reply to it without realising that in one years' time they will still have not found any work abroad, and have lost substantial amounts of money.
How these scams are committed
Many offenders often take the time to conduct Internet research and look for companies abroad offering employment to other nationals. They often compile a small booklet, list or guide with the names and contact information of these companies. Often they include information on companies, whether this company currently have available positions or not. Once compiled, offenders will promote international employment opportunities in newspapers or magazines. The instance they receive replies from interested clients, they will require a specified amount to be paid for more information on the employment opportunities. When the funds are received, the compiled guide will be sent to the client. The client will never hear from the company again and are left to do as he/she wish with the information.
Similar methods include fraudsters advertising and targeting niche markets, such as employment opportunities abroad for teachers, medical staff or even law enforcement. Victims will be requested to submit their CV's to a specified address. These offenders then compile fraudulent employment contracts and will inform clients that they were afforded the employment, but need to pay a certain amount before the employment contract is signed. Once they receive payment, they will provide the client with a contract, no more worth than the paper it is typed on. The victim will later realize that he/she had been scammed when they no longer can make contact with the company.
Protecting yourself against these types of scams
Always remember, in the majority of instances you will be paying for information guides or leaflets only. The information contained in the majority of these guides can be found on the Internet by simply doing simple search engine searches on international employment opportunities.
Always be sure to ask the company for what service you are paying for. Is it simply a service where your CV will be posted on the Internet or will they promote your CV physically to companies? Never pay for services where your CV is posted and/or promoted on the Internet, you can do this yourself at no costs at services such as Monster.com. If the company promote your CV physically to companies abroad, never make any payment as these companies in the majority of instances will receive a recurring income as long as your are employed by the company abroad. Be careful when upfront fees, deposits or service fees are requested!
Also take note that, no matter where you are going to be employed, you will require a passport and visa. Legitimate businesses often assist their clients in the process of applying for and obtaining passports and visas. Often the employer abroad will carry the expenses of the working visas. Always ensure to ask the company what the processes are in regards to work visas and passports.
Conduct research on the company abroad. It is recommended that you carry the expenses in contacting them and confirming the employment opportunities advertised in the newspaper. By doing this you will also ensure that the company you are about to be employed by is legitimate.
Job scams and employment scams
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gina_Alessia
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