In Australia, the number of frauds under the pretense of providing jobs through the Internet has increased.
According to the latest Scamwatch reports, Australians lost $24.7 million to fake online jobs last financial year.
It is said that with the rising cost of living, Australians are more concerned about job opportunities to earn extra income.
However, people have been advised not to give any money before getting jobs or participating in relevant interviews
Thus, Scamwatch reports indicate that fraudulent activities under the guise of providing jobs have increased three times.
It is said that the perpetrators of these fraudulent activities are using the applications of well-known departments, stores, hotels, and travel companies to carry out promotional activities.
