링크드인 job 스캠 조심하세요 (transunion)

 

인디드만 불안한 게 아니라 링크드인도 안심할 수 없나봐요 이제 ㅠㅠ 

 

 

이렇게 Junior Web Developer at Alzheimer Society of Canada라고 나오면서 제 링크드인 프로필과 지원한 이력서까지 함께  첨부해서 메일이 왔더라구요. 워낙 이것저것 많이 와서 이건 그냥 보고 넘겼어요. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

그러더니 다른 메일이 또 왔길래 대충 읽어보다 크레딧 체크를 해야한다며 링크가 있길래 클릭해봤더니 transunion이라는 사이트였고, 제 SIN까지 넣어라고 나오더라구요. 이것저것 의심가는 부분이 많아서 일단 창을 닫고 다시 메일을 찬찬히 읽어봤더니 그래머도 이상하고 ASAP며 암튼 앞뒤가 맞지 않았어요. transunion으로 검색해보니 job scam이라고 나오네요ㅎㅎㅎ

 

 

(참고로 오렌지 박스 안엔 제 이름이 나와있어요...)

 

 

 

 

로고의 HRTM Consulting 이라는 회사 주소는 남아프리카 가이아나?라는 곳이었고,

Alzheimer Society of Canada는 현재 실제로 하이어링 중인 걸로 나오는데...?

 

 

 

 

 

암튼 더 알아보기도 귀찮아서 챗지피티에게 물어봤어요!

 

 

 

 

 

This message exhibits several signs of a potential scam:

1. Request for Personal Information: Legitimate employers typically do not ask for credit scores as part of the application process, especially through unsolicited emails. They might conduct background checks after a formal interview process and with proper authorization forms.
2. Urgency and Pressure: The email emphasizes completing the credit check "ASAP" to secure an interview, which is a common tactic used by scammers to create a sense of urgency and push you into acting quickly without thinking.
3. Unusual Email Address: If the email address does not match the official domain of the company or uses a generic domain (like Gmail, Yahoo, etc.), this is a red flag.
4. Link to External Website: The request to visit a specific website (in this case, members.transunion.ca) and provide a screenshot of your credit score is suspicious. Even if the link appears to be from a legitimate source, it is not standard practice for companies to require this information through such means.
5. Lack of Specific Company Information: The email does not provide specific details about the company or the job you applied for, which is unusual for legitimate job-related communications.
6. Language and Grammar: There are slight grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that can indicate a scam, although this alone is not conclusive.

Recommended Actions:

• Do Not Provide Personal Information: Avoid sharing any personal information, including your credit score, until you have verified the legitimacy of the request.
• Research the Company: Look up the company independently (not through links provided in the email) and contact them directly to confirm if they have requested this information.
• Report the Email: If you determine it is a scam, report the email to appropriate authorities, such as your email provider's abuse report service or local consumer protection agencies.

Given these points, it is highly likely that this is a scam. Always exercise caution when handling unsolicited requests for personal information.

 

 

 

 

 

reddit에서 읽어보니 실제로 이걸로 개인정보를 유출한 사람도 있다고 하니 더 많은 피해를 막고자 링크드인 contact us에 신고하려고 열심히 작성했으나 submit이 안되더라는....;;; 귀찮아서 포기. 제 블로그 보시는 분들이라도 피해당하지 마시라고 공유해요! 

 

 

 

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