A new wave of scams on TikTok
The Mossos d’Esquadra have warned about the arrival of a new wave of scams related to job offers on TikTok. Recently, the police have published an example of a scam based on a false job offer from the popular video platform. The fraudulent message invites users to participate in a part-time job opportunity, where they can work from their mobile phone and earn between 300 and 800 euros per day. However, this offer is completely false and aims to steal users’ personal data.
The scam consists of scammers including links in the message that lead to fraudulent pages where personal information is requested. Furthermore, to try to convince the victims, they offer a gift of €5 to the account just for clicking on the link and being interested in the work. It is important to note that these job offers are fake and that scammers are looking to obtain personal information and commit fraud.
Tips to avoid being a victim of scams
Faced with this situation, the Mossos d’Esquadra have shared a series of tips to avoid being a victim of these scams:
1. Do not follow suspicious links
It is important not to click on any suspicious links found in these types of messages. Doing so runs the risk of scammers obtaining personal information or infecting your device with viruses.
2. Do not forward messages
It is advisable not to forward these messages to other contacts. Doing so contributes to the spread of the scam and puts more people at risk.
3. Delete received messages
Once you receive these messages, it is important to delete them immediately to avoid being tempted to click on the links or share the information with scammers.
If you are a victim of the scam
If for some reason you have fallen into the trap and are a victim of the scam, it is essential to file a report with the corresponding authorities. This will help investigate and prevent future cases of fraud.
