SAPAC Advisory on South African Job Scams on social media

Public Alert: Job Scam Targeting Social Media Engagement

Notification from : Singapore Police Force (Read Link)
Article Classification: South African Public Alert
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Be wary of unsolicited job offers promising easy money for social media tasks in South Africa!

The Scam:

Fraudsters are impersonating representatives of well-known social media groups and online marketing companies. They lure victims through chat groups on WhatsApp and Telegram with job offers involving boosting social media traction.

These tasks might include:

• Following influencer accounts
• Liking and subscribing to YouTube channels
• Increasing follower counts by liking/commenting on posts
• Liking songs on Spotify

Initially, victims receive small commissions to build trust. The scammers then introduce "advanced tasks" that require creating accounts on fake websites and transferring money (often in increasing amounts) to bank accounts or cryptocurrency wallets controlled by them. Victims only realize they've been scammed when:

• Their website accounts show negative balances.
• They are pressured to "upgrade" their accounts with more money.
• They are unable to withdraw their "earnings."

Protect Yourself:

• Don't accept unsolicited job offers: Legitimate companies wouldn't approach you randomly.
• Beware of "easy money" promises: If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
• Verify job offers: Always check their authenticity through official channels. Check with SAPAC (Read Link) or others.
• Never share financial information: Don't send money to unknown individuals.
• Scrutinize websites: Don't create accounts or transfer money on suspicious platforms. Contact SAPAC for FREE assistance.
• Leave untrusted groups: Don't engage with chat groups promoting dubious activities. WhatsApp groups opens your number. Protect your social media accounts if any.

Report Scams:

• Enable security features for online transactions.
• Verify scam information with official sources like SAPAC and others
• Report suspicious messages, group chats, or individuals to WhatsApp/Telegram.
• Report social media groups in South Africa, if you have been scammed obtain a CAS number with SAPS. Then report these groups to the Info Regulator.(Press Link)
• If you have scammed by a self-named professional or contractor report to SAPAC. Press the Contact Us button (below)

Spread Awareness: Share this information with family and friends. By staying vigilant, we can prevent these scams from harming others.

Abstain from using Social Media to obtain Professionals and Contractors. Use SAPAC to engage with trusted Professionals and Contractors. 

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