A new WhatsApp scam has emerged, tricking people by promising free UK employment and visa benefits. In fact, it is a phishing scam designed to steal data and money from the victims. Figure out how to protect yourself from it.
A new WhatsApp scam has emerged targeting people who want to work in the UK. This scam scam attracts people by promising free UK visas, benefits and work permits to everyone who wants to work abroad. According to the report, the scammers sent a WhatsApp message pretending to be a representative of the UK government. The message contains an attractive wording proposal with a URL at the end and requires the recipient to click on it. But once the victim clicks on it, the scammers can steal personal data and use it to steal their money. Read on for the details of this scam.
New WhatsApp scam offers free visas, job benefits
According to a report by Malwarebytes, many users reported that they received a WhatsApp message that appeared to be from the UK government. The message is about the UK needing more workers and how the scheme will help aspirants get free visas, travel accommodation and work permits to come and work in the UK. Check out the WhatsApp scam notice below.
“UK GOVERNMENT JOB RECRUITMENT 2022: This is open to all individuals who want to work in UK, This is a great opportunity for all of you to work smoothly in UK. . The UK needs more than 132,000 workers by 2022. More than 186,000 Jobs are open to apply. PROGRAM TERMS: Travel expenses. House. Accommodation. Health facilities. Applicant must be 16 years or older. Can speak basic English. PROGRAM BENEFITS: Get a work permit right away. Visa support. Any nationality can apply. Open to all individuals and students who want to work and study. register here [URL removed]”.
While we weren’t able to test the site ourselves, according to Malwarebytes, the site reiterates the content of the notice and states that interested people can sign up now and, when selected, they will be provided grant all benefits for free. After a person fills out a form, scammers steal the data and can then use it to steal money from their online banking account and hack into accounts and emails on the network. society. If you want to protect yourself from such scams, always keep the following tips in mind.
How to protect yourself from visa and employment scams
Remember that in the UK, all job-related application processes that take place on their government websites always end with “gov.uk“. The same applies to all other countries.
The government of any country does not bear the cost of travel and accommodation unless you are working directly with the government.
If you find a dubious offer that promises incredible benefits, always double-check it by running a regular Google search on it.
Never reveal your financial related information including bank account numbers, debit/credit card information or any similar information.
