‘Must have bank card’ scam targets job seekers in Ontario [Video]

With the holidays upon us and the end of the year just around the corner, individuals facing layoffs or financial struggles may encounter a glimmer of hope in unsolicited job offers. Yet, it’s crucial to remain vigilant as these emails, text messages or phone calls could be another deceptive ploy devised by scammers.

The scam begins with a text message sent out to recipients, claiming to recruit for “various positions in different companies across Canada.”

It lists options such as contract work, full-time and part-time roles, and remote opportunities. However, red flags emerge in the requirements, including a “ba-nk card” and a minimum age of 23, along with poorly formatted text such as “Fu-ll-Time/Pa-rt-Time.”

The sender further states that once a candidate is “confirmed,” they will receive a list of positions and details, asking recipients to agree to have the “person in charge” contact them. This vague language and the …