Man Loses Savings in Job Scam
Scammers are targeting jobseekers on websites like LinkedIn. One man downloaded a bad document during a fake interview and lost eighteen thousand pounds. LinkedIn warns that many young people ignore warning signs because they need jobs. Indeed says real interviews only happen in a web browser, so you must never download special apps.
There are many bad people on the internet. These people are scammers. They target people on job websites.
One man wants a new job. He is on the website LinkedIn. He puts a message on his profile. He wants a job. A person messages the man. This person is a fake recruiter. The fake recruiter has a job offer. The fake recruiter holds a video call.
Then, the fake recruiter sends a document. It is a Google Sheet document. The document has instructions for a test. The man downloads the document. But the document is bad. It has bad software.
The man goes to sleep. He opens his eyes in the morning. His online money is not there. The bad software takes his money. He loses eighteen thousand pounds of savings. This is a very bad feeling. The man is very angry. He is also very sad.
Now, websites warn jobseekers. The website LinkedIn has new data. Many young people see these scams. Young people want jobs very much. The job market is very competitive. So, young people do not stop. They ignore red flags. They do not ask questions because they need work.
The website Indeed also warns people. Indeed has a message. People can do interviews on the Indeed website. This happens in a web browser. You do not download a special app for an interview.
There are fake apps. One fake app has the name Indeed Interview. Another fake app has the name MyInterview. Scammers use these apps to take your private data.
Please be careful on the internet. Check the company. Check the job. Do not download bad files.
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How much money did the man lose?
Present Simple for Habits and General Truths
We use the present simple tense to talk about general truths, facts, or things that are always true.
“There are many bad people on the internet.”
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Scenario: You want to warn a friend about a suspicious message they received online.
- 01“Please be careful on the internet.”
- 02“Do not download bad files.”
- 03“Check the company.”
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🔑Key Phrases
This phrase is used to describe the presence of dishonest individuals in a specific place, like the internet.
There are many bad people who want to steal your information.
This describes a situation where many people are fighting for a small number of job openings.
Young workers worry because the job market is very competitive.
A common way to give advice or a warning to someone using online services.
Please be careful on the internet when you share your password.
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Man Loses Savings in Job Scam
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
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Do you use job websites like LinkedIn?
Personal - 2
Why do you think scammers target people who are looking for jobs?
Opinion - 3
Is it easy or difficult to find a job in your city?
Compare - 4
What can you do to stay safe when you use the internet?
Opinion - 5
How do you feel when you hear about people losing their savings?
Personal - 6
Do you think young people are more easily tricked than older people?
Compare - 7
What should a person do if they download a bad file by mistake?
Opinion - 8
Will job websites become safer in the future?
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