1. Long Distance Pyramid Schemes

Pyramid schemes involve organizers recruiting individuals, using brainwashing, restricting personal freedom, coercion and deception, all to recruit and enroll new members to fraudulently obtain their wealth. Instead of earning income by selling a product or service to an end-consumer, schemers mainly earn by recruiting new members with the promise of payments.
Recent graduates and those with about a year of work experience are often prime targets due to their lack of experience. Unscrupulous individuals exploit their eagerness to find employment, employing tactics in coercion, persuasion, and charm.

Example of a Long Distance Pyramid Scheme:

Characteristics of False Recruitment in Long Distance Pyramid Schemes:

Job interview usually ends in victims starting right away, requiring their urgency to move to the job location immediately.
Interview locations are situated in distant or remote areas for no work-related reason.
Exclusion of local candidates, with inquiries about having acquaintances locally.
Overly inquisitive about personal/family situations, insisting on separate interviews.
Lack of a clear interview address, arranging for someone to pick up victims at a designated location.
Avoidance of discussing company operations and no assessment of professional skills.

Bossjob Handling Measures:

In the event of encountering a pyramid scheme in the recruitment process, jobseekers are urged to remain highly vigilant and immediately report it to the platform. When reporting, it is essential to provide relevant and substantial evidence (uploading images). Upon receiving a report, Bossjob will take the following actions:
Provide real-time feedback to the reporter on the acceptance and handling of the case.
Implement a "Handle First, Verify Later" policy for suspected Bosses. In most situations, we promptly freeze the Boss's account and then conduct a thorough verification afterwards.
Investigate the company in question. If found to be meeting the red flags, we will prohibit the entire company from further using Bossjob.
If personal rights have been violated, it is recommended to report to the authorities immediately, and Bossjob will fully assist law enforcement by providing relevant leads and evidence.

2. Advance Payment Scam

Many organizations, posing as recruiters, use the bait of high salaries and positions in well-known companies to lure job seekers into paying for training. However, after completing the training, these organizations often fail to provide the promised stable and reliable long-term employment opportunities.

Example of an Advance Payment Scam

Characteristics of Advance Payment Scam:

Primarily in the IT industry, focusing on technical positions.
Discredit the capabilities of job seekers and promote training courses.
Fraudulently claim partnerships with well-known enterprises and designated cooperating institutions.
Promise high-paying positions at renowned companies after completing the training.
Conduct on-site tours of classrooms and provide hands-on experience with courses.
Offer installment loans, pledging repayment after graduation.
Exaggerate job placement outcomes, blur the distinction between training education and conventional higher education.

Bossjob Handling Measures:

Once job seekers encounter enrollment or training-related recruitment traps, refrain from making payments hastily and promptly report the incident to the platform. When reporting, ensure to provide relevant and substantial evidence (uploading images). Upon receiving the report, Bossjob will take the following actions:

Provide real-time feedback to the reporter on the acceptance and handling of the case.
Conduct an audit of the reported Boss account and, upon confirmation, immediately freeze the account.
Investigate the associated company; if other bosses within the company are found to be involved in similar situations, prohibit the entire company from continuing to use Bossjob.
Scrutinize other affiliated bosses and enterprises, dealing with high-risk entities.
Utilize push notifications to alert users about companies with similar characteristics and advise caution.

Recommendation: If you have fallen victim to a scam, it is advisable to report the incident to the authorities. Bossjob will actively cooperate, providing evidence and assistance to law enforcement in apprehending the criminals.

3、Sex Work Scam

Targets are often young women. It is the only form of illegal recruitment that doesn't aim directly to deceive for financial gain. Instead, it capitalizes on the job seekers' materialistic and opportunistic tendencies, exploiting their desperate financial situations. The scheme guides victims to perform illegal sex work such as massages and prostitution, with the recruiters taking a commission from these transactions.

Example of a Sex Work Scam:

Characteristics of a Sex Work Scam:

Targets are often young women.
Exploits job seekers' materialistic and opportunistic tendencies.
Requires communication through Telegram, WeChat or other messaging apps to avoid supervision.
Claims to be hiring secretaries, implying the need for special companionship.
Work locations often include nightclubs, bars, hotels, etc.
Emerging positions like online streamers, internet celebrities, models, are also prime targets.

Bossjob Handling Measures:

If job seekers encounter pornographic recruitment (or if a boss encounters a pornographic job seeker), please report it directly to the platform. When reporting, be sure to provide relevant and substantial evidence (uploading images). Upon receiving the report, Bossjob will take the following actions:

Provide real-time feedback to the reporter on the acceptance and handling of the case.
Conduct an audit of the reported Boss's (or job seeker's) account and, upon confirmation, immediately freeze the account.
Investigate the company associated with the reported Boss; if other affiliated Bosses are found to be involved in similar situations, prohibit the entire company from continuing to use Bossjob.
Identify and block the user associated with the issue, prohibiting them from logging into the platform again.

Recommendation: If you have fallen victim to a scam, it is advisable to report the incident to the authorities. Bossjob will actively cooperate, providing evidence and assistance to law enforcement in apprehending the criminals.

4. Social Media Task Scam

First, you are assigned a small task (such as liking posts of influencers on social media), and in return, you receive some benefits (commission). After gaining your trust, the scammer then persuades you to pay money to receive a higher-paying major task (such as transferring funds to the scammer's account, providing false contracts, etc.).

Example of a Social Media Task Scam:

Characteristics of Social Media Task Scam:

The victims are typically elderly or part-time workers.
Usually initiated with small tasks, such as liking posts of influential figures on social media.
Promises rewards or benefits, often in the form of commissions or other incentives, upon completion of small tasks.
After gaining trust, scammers deceive targets into paying a certain amount, claiming it is necessary to access higher-paying major tasks.

Bossjob Handling Measures:

If job seekers encounter social media scam-related recruitment, please report it directly to the platform. When reporting, be sure to provide relevant and substantial evidence (uploading images). Upon receiving the report, Bossjob will take the following actions:

Provide real-time feedback to the reporter on the acceptance and handling of the case.
Conduct an audit of the reported account and, upon confirmation, immediately freeze the account.
Investigate the associated company; if other accounts affiliated with the reported case are found to be involved, prohibit the entire company from continuing to use Bossjob.
Identify and block the user associated with the issue, prohibiting them from logging into the platform again.

Recommendation: If you have fallen victim to a scam, it is advisable to report the incident to the authorities. Bossjob will actively cooperate, providing evidence and assistance to law enforcement in apprehending the criminals.

5. Overseas Job Scams

Overseas job scams involve deceptive practices, often advertising high-paying positions with the job location abroad. The targeted regions are typically in high-risk areas such as Cambodia, Myanmar, etc. Scammers may use false job offers, misrepresent visa arrangements, and exploit the desire for international employment. Job seekers should exercise caution, remain vigilant when encountering such situations, and avoid trusting easily.

Example of an Overseas Job Scam:

Bossjob Handling Measures:

False High-Paying Positions: Scams often advertise fictitious high-paying job positions to attract job seekers' attention.
Overseas Work Locations: Victims are promised jobs abroad, which are, in reality, part of the fraudulent scheme.
High-Risk Regions: Scams may target high-risk areas like Cambodia, Myanmar, etc., to increase the sense of insecurity for job seekers.
False Visa Arrangements: Scammers might provide false visa arrangements to enhance the allure of the scam.
Exploitation of International Employment Desires: Scams manipulate individuals' aspirations for international employment, making them more susceptible to deception.
Sense of Urgency: Scams often create a sense of urgency, compelling job seekers to act quickly and fall into the trap.

Reminder: Job seekers should remain vigilant, verify employer information through reliable channels, approach unusually high-paying job opportunities with caution, to avoid becoming victims of overseas job scams.

Bossjob Handling Measures:

If job seekers encounter overseas job offers, they should handle them with caution and not be lured by high salaries. Particularly in sensitive areas like Cambodia, Myanmar, and Dubai, extra caution is required. Also, verify whether the company has completed business verification. Of course, if you contact Bossjob, we will be happy to investigate. If you confirm that you have encountered a scam, please report it to the platform immediately. When reporting, please provide relevant concrete evidence (upload images). Upon receiving the report, Bossjob will take the following actions:

Provide real-time feedback to the reporter on the acceptance and handling of the case.
Conduct an audit of the reported account and, upon confirmation, immediately freeze the account.
Investigate the associated company. If other accounts related to the reported case are found, prohibit the use of Bossjob entirely.
Identify and block the user associated with the issue, prohibiting them from logging into the platform again.

Recommendation: If the scam is confirmed, please report it to the police. Bossjob will actively cooperate in the investigation and assist in the arrest of the criminals.

6. Individual Acts of Fraud

Individual acts of fraud involve unauthorized individuals providing false information, typically in two scenarios: 1. Offering fake educational credentials to help job seekers secure positions. However, once the job seeker passes the interview, these individuals may exploit this leverage to illegally obtain money. 2. During chat interactions, these individuals may provide links to external websites for job seekers to click on, unlawfully acquiring personal information and ultimately profiting illegally. Similar situations are prevalent. If job seekers encounter such circumstances or are asked to provide false information, it is crucial to refuse. If presented with external links, it is essential not to click on them. In cases involving finances, personal safety, or information closely related to one's interests, extra caution is advised to prevent falling victim to scams.

Individual Acts of Illegal Fraud:

Characteristics of Individual Acts of Illegal Fraud:

Providing fake educational credentials or certificates;
Requesting clicks on links outside the Bossjob platform;
Demanding bank card information;
Asking for personal identification information;
Requesting submission of personal identification documents, etc.

Bossjob Handling Measures:

Provide real-time feedback to the whistleblower on the acceptance and handling of the case;
Conduct an audit of the reported Boss account, and upon confirmation, immediately freeze the account;
Investigate the associated company; if other bosses from the same company are found to be involved in related situations, prohibit the entire company from continuing to useBossjob;
Examine other affiliated bosses and companies, addressing high-risk entities;
Utilize message alerts to inform users about the characteristics of such companies, urging heightened vigilance;

Recommendation: If you have fallen victim to a scam, please report it to the authorities. Bossjob will actively cooperate in evidence collection and investigations to assist law enforcement in apprehending criminals.

Updated on: 22/03/2024