Be wary of scams with overseas jobs
30 April 2009
From time to time we hear from our users about possible scams. Although the scams seem to come and go, we would like to caution all users to be careful.
Here are some of the scam tactics we have heard about:
- Requesting an advance fee from the applicant
- Requesting a fee for a work permit or visa
The above tactics are used particularly with foreign based jobs where the applicant is unlikely to know the local rules and regulations.
Asking for a fee from an applicant is not normal practice – any serious employer would offer a package that may (or may not) include flights, accommodation, food, work permit and visas according to local regulations.
This advice is offered as a guideline and is not exhaustive nor complete. Please conduct your own research before applying for an overseas job. Here are some useful tips:
- Check if the address of the club/facility/organisation can be found on Google or a similar search engine
- Check if the person offering the job is well known or listed in an Association/Federation handbook
- Do some simple research using our old friend, the internet
- Avoid any employers who ask for advance fees