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Brilio.net - Online fraud cases are increasingly rampant towards the end of 2024. The two most common trends are part-time job offers and investments with the lure of large incomes in a short time. Criminals take advantage of the holiday momentum as well as increasing financial needs to ensnare their victims.
The Chief Executive of the Financial Services Business Actors' Behavior Supervisory Agency, Education, and Consumer Protection of the OJK, Friderica Widyasari Dewi, explained that the public should always be aware of crimes under the guise of part-time work through applications and investment fraud without impersonation.
This part-time job scam usually offers simple jobs such as clicking videos, watching videos with a fixed profit balance. In addition, there is a member get member model mode or there is an additional bonus if the victim succeeds in recruiting new members.
Meanwhile, investment fraud with impersonation tactics, where the perpetrators use the name of a well-known company without permission. Usually this mode is accompanied by promises of large profits so that victims will invest funds. In fact, this scheme is a fraudulent investment.
Therefore, people need to be more vigilant in investing or looking for side jobs online. Well, so that you are not easily tempted by fraudsters' traps, let's see the complete review that brilio.net has adapted from various sources, Tuesday (12/24).
Safe ways to avoid falling into fraud under the guise of part-time work
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1. Make sure the vacancy comes from a trusted source.
Part-time job searches should be done through official job search platforms such as JobStreet, LinkedIn, or Glints. Official job portals usually have a strict company verification system to ensure the safety of job seekers.
Also check the company's official website and official social media accounts to validate the truth of the vacancies offered. Don't be easily tempted by job offers spread through broadcast messages/WhatsApp groups with unclear sources.
2. Be wary of offers of unreasonable income
Scams usually offer too high a salary with minimal effort. For example, offers of millions of rupiah in income just by doing simple tasks such as liking, sharing, or subscribing to content.
Don't forget, compare the amount of salary offered with the standard part-time wage in general in the market. For example, if the average salary of a part-time admin is around Rp1.5-2 million per month, then a salary offer of Rp5 million for a similar job should be suspected. Use the experience of other people who work part-time as a reference to assess the fairness of the offer received.
3. Examine the details of the job offered
Legitimate companies can always explain in detail about job descriptions, working hours, and payroll systems. Ask for a detailed explanation of the tasks to be done and then make sure everything is stated in the employment agreement.
Avoid job offers that are unclear or too general in their job descriptions, such as "light duty" or "easy work from home". Also ask about the training process and performance evaluation system.
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4. Avoid suspicious administration fees
Beware of requests for money transfers under the pretext of registration fees, training, uniforms, or work equipment before the contract is signed. Legitimate companies usually do not ask for any fees at the beginning of the recruitment process. Never send money to a recruiter's personal account.
5. Check the credibility of the company
Do thorough research on companies offering part-time work. Look for information about their physical office address, office phone number, and business license. Also check reviews from former and current employees on platforms such as Jobplanet/Glassdoor. Be wary of companies that do not have a permanent office or only operate through personal chat. Try calling the office number listed to confirm the accuracy of the information.
6. Be wary of requests for sensitive data
Be wary of requests for overly detailed personal data early in the application process. Data such as account numbers, email passwords, or ID scans should only be provided after there is certainty of employment and an official contract.
Also beware of requests to install suspicious applications or create accounts on certain platforms as a condition of employment. Legitimate companies usually request personal data gradually as needed.
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7. Make sure there is a formal interview process
Official companies always conduct proper interview processes before hiring employees. Be careful if you are accepted for work without an interview or just through a short chat.
Make sure the interview is conducted professionally, either face-to-face or virtual meeting with official platforms such as Zoom/Google Meet. Note down complete interviewer information such as name, position, and contact details.
8. Document all communications
Save all evidence of communication with the party offering part-time work. Screenshots of chats, emails, and documents received as anticipation in case something unwanted happens.
Also note down important information such as the recruiter's name, phone number, and email address used. This evidence will be very useful if the job offer turns out to be a scam and needs to be reported to the authorities.
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