Prévenir les arnaques à l'emploi en ligne : guide pour les travailleurs autonomes

Online job scams target freelancers and job seekers with fake offers, fake tasks, and advance payment schemes. This guide helps you recognize and avoid them.

Common Types

Fake job postings that require you to pay for “training” or equipment; “task” or “processing” jobs that ask you to receive and send money or crypto; and fake checks or overpayment schemes that leave you liable when the check bounces.

Prevention

Research the company and contact details. Be wary of jobs that require upfront payment or use of your own bank account. Legitimate employers do not typically ask you to pay to work. Verify job offers via the company’s official website or phone number.

If You Have Lost Money

Keep all correspondence and transaction records. Report to your bank and to relevant job or consumer protection agencies. Our team can help assess whether recovery options exist and guide you through the process.

Ledger Bureau assists victims of online job scams with case analysis and recovery support. Get in touch for a free consultation.