People must stop paying for something they have never seen.
Hoax advertising is real and people must be careful.
Fake job ads and similar online scams are increasing. Desperate jobseekers become victims and lose their money.
Fake ads and hoax announcements spread like wildfire on social media. These “adverts” can harm the brand involved and the people who watch the content.
Businesses can’t keep fraudulent adverts from spreading on social networks, but they can respond to minimise the damage.
Fake adverts can do damage by negatively influencing public perception of a brand or organisation.
Scammers posing as recruiters or employers will likely ask you to pay money upfront, giving reasons such as costs for training, travelling and doing interviews.
Cash in advance and subscription fees are not requirements of legitimate employers. If you’re asked to send money, do not do so, as it’s probably a scam.
It’s important to be aware of the warning signs and avoid scammers.
Norman Maake, Tembisa
