Brantford Police Warn of Job Scam After Resident Loses Money in Multiple Transfers
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Updated · brantbeacon.ca · May 11
Brantford Police Warn of Job Scam After Resident Loses Money in Multiple Transfers
4 articles · Updated · brantbeacon.ca · May 11
A Brantford resident lost money after answering what appeared to be a legitimate online job posting and sending funds through multiple transactions to secure the role.
The scam deepened when the victim received a work schedule and onboarding details, then discovered by contacting the company directly that it was not hiring and had no link to the offer.
Brantford Police said employment scams are increasingly targeting people seeking remote or flexible work, with fraudsters using convincing emails, websites and documents to appear legitimate.
Police urged applicants never to send money, gift cards, cryptocurrency or banking details for a job, and to verify openings through official company websites before sharing personal information.
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