Virgin Media and O2 issue urgent text warning to millions of UK homes
Anyone who suddenly gets a text suggesting they are being offered a new job must be on high alert. It appears that young people looking for work are firmly in the sights of hackers, and worse still, these scams appear to be working. According to the team at Virgin Media O2, job scams are now in the top 10 most commonly reported.
TL;DR
- Job scams are a top 10 reported scam, with young people being primary targets.
- Scammers pose as recruiters, offering easy money and seemingly good job opportunities.
- Victims may lose money through requests for equipment or sign-up fees.
- Fake apps can be downloaded, leading to malware installation.
- Verify job offers by independently checking the company's official website and contact details.
- Be wary of promises of high earnings without experience.
- Avoid clicking links, downloading software, or sending payments/sensitive details from unverified sources.