Welcome to the Searchkaroji Security Center
Searchkaroji is dedicated to providing
the safest possible environment for you to search for jobs and manage your
career. To assist with that goal, we ask that you keep a few simple security
precautions in mind when evaluating job postings on Searchkaroji and job
opportunities that you may receive via email.
For example, it's possible that you may encounter fraudulent job opportunities
when searching for jobs online or you may receive a fraudulent email that has
had the sender's email address forged to make it appear as if it was sent from Searchkaroji.
Such practices are a violation of Searchkaroji's Terms of Use and may be
illegal under applicable laws.
Regrettably, all online companies are susceptible to scams. While Searchkaroji
makes every effort to prevent this abuse, it is not immune to such activity. To
help you conduct a safer job search, we've assembled the following
security-related articles and resources. Familiarizing yourself with this
information will help you better manage your career.
Expert advice on
avoiding online fraud
HOW TO BE A
SAFE INTERNET USER
Every Internet site in the world is
facing the growing issue of fraudulent usage of information and we want to work
with users around the world to stop this practice. Please keep reading to learn
more about the warning signs and what you can do.
Spam email is such a common occurrence today. There are two types of email
scams - what's known as 'phishing' and ‘spoofing’. Both practices concern
fraudulent email where the 'from address' has been forged to make it appear as
if it came from somewhere, or someone, other than the actual source. Below are
the warning signs to look for:
What’s
'phishing' all about – and how do I spot it?
Phishing emails are used to fraudulently
obtain personal identification and account information. They can also be used
to lure the recipient into downloading malicious software. The message will
often suggest there are issues with the recipient's account that requires
immediate attention. A link will also be provided to a spoof website where the
recipient will be asked to provide personal/account information or download
malicious software. Searchkaroji will never ask you to download software in
order to access your account or use our services.
How is it
different than 'spoofing'?
Spoof emails often include a fraudulent
offer of employment and/or the invitation to serve as a go-between for payment
processing or money transfers. This scam is primarily directed at a general
audience, but it can also reach Searchkaroji members who have included contact
information on their resume. Like with phishing emails, the sender's address is
often disguised.
Beware of fake
Agencies/Employer seeking money through cash deposit or wire transfer /other
sensitive information.
We have observed few instances reported
to Searchkaroji that some agencies/individuals are seeking money from jobseeker
against a job offer from well-known Brands/Employers/Agencies, whose legitimacy
/ genuineness can be in question. Usually the contact person seeking such
information is with unknown origin with foreign accent. Searchkaroji advises
the users not to rely on the email/offers for employment which is seeking a
consideration in cash or in any kind.
Examples of
fraudulent email
These examples of fraudulent email show
you what to watch out for (click to see details):
Consumer
Advice: How to Avoid Phishing Scams
The number and sophistication of
phishing scams sent out to consumers is continuing to increase dramatically.
While online banking and e-commerce is very safe, as a general rule you should
be careful about giving out your personal financial information over the
Internet. The Anti-Phishing Working Group has compiled a list of
recommendations that you can use to avoid becoming a victim of these scams.
- Be
suspicious of any email with urgent requests for personal financial
information
- Phishers
typically include upsetting or exciting (but false) statements in their
emails to get people to react immediately
- They
typically ask for information such as usernames, passwords, credit card
numbers, passport number, photograph, date of birth, etc.
- Don't
use the links in an email, instant message, or chat to get to any web page
if you suspect the message might not be authentic
- Instead,
call the company on the telephone, or log onto the website directly by
typing in the Web address in your browser
- You
should only communicate information such as credit card numbers or account
information via a secure website or the telephone
- Always
ensure that you're using a secure website when submitting credit card or
other sensitive information via your Web browser
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