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Attention: This is how you can escape online fraudsters in Austria!
On December 1, 2024, the “Watchlist Internet” will provide information about common online scams in Austria and offer tips on how to avoid them.
Attention: This is how you can escape online fraudsters in Austria!
In Austria, there is an increasing number of online fraudsters luring unsuspecting users with tempting offers. As “Watchlist Internet” reports, people are contacted via unknown numbers or social media and asked if they would like to make a lot of money quickly. This is often a perfidious job scam. The supposed tasks — such as liking profiles or testing apps — sound simple, but the scammers' real intent is to ask victims for money, often under the guise of alleged fees or material costs. However, after payment, the promised salary is often not received and the money deposited is withheld.
Beware of job scams
In order not to fall for this scam, the “Watchlist Internet” advises breaking off all contact and blocking the scammers. Users should also report the matter to the police to protect themselves and others. The scam is particularly perfidious because it exploits the growing search for flexible online jobs. If you beg for quick earnings, alarm bells can ring!