You almost fell into a money trap
The advertisement you scanned was designed to look like a real opportunity.
Criminals often use offers of easy money, high pay and little effort to attract people.
Sometimes they ask people to receive money, transfer money, or use their bank account on someone else’s behalf.
What seems like a simple job could put your finances, identity and future at risk.
Learn the signs. Protect yourself.
You almost fell into a money trap!
The advertisement you scanned was designed to look like a real opportunity.
Criminals often use offers of easy money, high pay and little effort to attract people.
Sometimes they ask people to receive money, transfer money, or use their bank account on someone else’s behalf.
What seems like a simple job could put your finances, identity and future at risk.
Learn the signs. Protect yourself.
Why am I seeing this?
Why am I seeing this?
The poster you scanned is part of a Crime Stoppers Australia awareness campaign. It was designed to mimic the types of advertisements criminals use to attract people with promises of easy money.
If the offer caught your attention, that’s exactly why these tactics work.
The advertisement you scanned included warning signs commonly used by criminals.
Be cautious of offers that promise large amounts of money for simple tasks.
Legitimate employers usually look for skills, qualifications or experience.
If an offer focuses on quick cash rather than actual work, stop and think.
Promises of immediate rewards are often designed to create excitement and urgency.
This is one of the biggest warning signs.
Nobody should ask to use your bank account to receive or move money.
What’s really happening?
Some criminals recruit people to receive or transfer money through their personal bank accounts.
They may describe it as:
But the money may be connected to scams, fraud or other criminal activity.
Many people do not realise what they have become involved in until it is too late.
What’s really happening?
Some criminals recruit people to receive or transfer money through their personal bank accounts.
They may describe it as:
But the money may be connected to scams, fraud or other criminal activity.
Many people do not realise what they have become involved in until it is too late.
What’s really happening?
Some criminals recruit people to receive or transfer money through their personal bank accounts.
They may describe it as:
But the money may be connected to scams, fraud or other criminal activity.
Many people do not realise what they have become involved in until it is too late.
It could cost you more than money
It could cost you more than money
Getting involved can have serious consequences…
You almost fell into a money trap
You almost fell into a money trap
Never
Never
Always
Always
If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
You almost fell into a money trap…
Never
Never
Always
Always
If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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Help protect others
Help protect others
If someone is recruiting people to receive or transfer money, advertising suspicious opportunities, or asking others to use their bank accounts, you can share information anonymously with Crime Stoppers.
You do not need proof.
Your information could help prevent someone else from being targeted.
Report information anonymously online or Call 1800 333 000
Learn more
Learn more
Find out how to recognise suspicious job offers, protect yourself from scams and stay safe online.
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