Job and remote work scams
Job scams promise easy remote work or good pay, but the real goal is to phish for information or money. The contact may come via a message, in social media or through a fake job ad.
The most common job scams
The scams are disguised as attractive job offers.
- A task scam where the "work" is reviewing products or liking posts, and earning requires depositing your own money.
- An advance-fee scam where you are asked to pay for training, equipment or registration.
- Phishing that collects personal and bank details under the guise of a job application.
- A fake recruiter posing in the name of a well-known company.
How to recognise a job scam
- You are asked for money before the work begins or before you receive pay.
- The pay is unrealistically high for very little work.
- The company is vague and cannot be found in official registers.
- Personal or bank details are requested already at the application stage.
How to protect yourself
An honest employer never charges a fee for offering a job.
- Never pay to get a job.
- Check the company’s details in official registers and on the company’s own pages.
- Do not give out bank or personal details until the employment has been genuinely confirmed.
- Be cautious if the contact came unexpectedly via a message or in social media.
What to do if you suspect or fall victim to a scam
- Contact your bank immediately if you gave out your payment or bank details or lost money. Acting quickly may stop the payment.
- File a police report at poliisi.fi if you have lost money.
- Report suspicious messages, calls or websites to the National Cyber Security Centre Finland.
- Victim Support Finland helps and advises victims at 116 006.