Caution, fraud! Free income can end expensive

Caution, fraud! Free income can end expensive

A 25-year-old man from St. Veit/Glan had a bitter experience when he was looking for a job on the Internet that cost him several thousand euros. Initially, he had discovered a tempting advertisement that promised a part-time job as an online part-time force. The promise was tempting: with a few hours of work a month you could earn several hundred to a thousand euros.

After contacting a messenger service, a trust developed when he was proposed to evaluate various hotels. For these reviews, he actually received small payments, which gave him the impression that everything was legitimate.

The apparently worthwhile investment

In the course of communication, he was encouraged to invest money in the supposed company. At first he only gave a small amount for which he also received a repayment. This positive experience prompted him to continue his trust and invest several thousand euros. The fraudsters knew how to pay back in time to win the trust of their victims.

But the joy didn't last long. After the man transferred the majority of his money, contact with the company broke off. The encouraging promises and the initial financial well -being turned into disappointment and loss.

This incident illuminates the dangers of fraud on the Internet, especially in the area of online jobs. The temptation of apparently simple money earning services can easily lead to a financial trap. More information on this topic can be found in an article by www.kleinezeitung.at .