WhatsApp employment scam

Summary: Scammers impersonate Jobsdb and contact people on WhatsApp with fake offers to complete quick, simple tasks for monetary rewards.

Tactic used: Creating a false sense of reward and excitement. They pressure people to act quickly without thinking about the risks. This tactic works because many people naturally feel drawn to easy money with little effort.

Top recommendations

• Remember that Jobsdb will never add you to WhatsApp groups or offer money for completing tasks.

• Adjust your privacy settings to stop unknown people from adding you to WhatsApp groups. This step protects you from unwanted messages and potential scams. Click here to learn how to control who can add you to a WhatsApp group.

• Report scam messages or suspicious communication or activity on WhatsApp immediately. Click here to learn how to report a WhatsApp group or message.