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Lawyer for job scamming – protection against fraud with fake jobs
Job scamming is a perfidious fraud scheme: applicants are deceived with supposedly legitimate job offers – often for mini-jobs working from home. The perpetrators use fake employment contracts, genuine commercial register entries, and deceptively authentic websites to obtain personal data or open bank accounts via video identification processes.
Those who fall victim to this not only face identity theft but also criminal and civil legal consequences. As a lawyer, I can support you if you are affected by job scamming.
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3What exactly is job scamming?
Job scamming refers to fraudulent job offers whose sole purpose is to obtain sensitive data or open bank accounts in the applicant's name. The scheme almost always follows the same pattern:
After an application chat, a seemingly legitimate employment contract is sent. The alleged employer then requests personal information such as IBAN and BIC, tax identification number, or even ID copies. It is particularly dangerous when applicants are tricked into completing video identification procedures at banks as part of a "work assignment." These procedures are not actually used to evaluate the app, but rather to open real bank accounts in the victim's name.
The perpetrators are becoming increasingly professional in their approach. They often steal the identity of a real company—including the address, commercial registry entry, and managing director information. Only small details, such as a slightly altered email address, betray the fake. This scam is almost impossible to detect for laypeople.
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Typical process of a fake job scam
The perpetrators' tactics are sophisticated and, at first glance, convincing. They first place realistic-looking job advertisements. The application process involves serious email communication, often accompanied by a neatly worded employment contract. Personal information is then requested, leading to the crucial video identification process. Once this has been completed, the fraudsters open real bank accounts in the victim's name – and use them for their own purposes.
This is when the real problems begin for those affected: Banks send out documents for account opening, demand refunds, or grant loans without their consent. At the same time, investigations can be initiated, placing additional pressure on those affected.
Warnings and known scam jobs
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) also urgently warns against job scams. Fake job offers are particularly common under titles such as:
- App tester or product tester,
- Assistance with data collection or evaluations,
- Mini-job in the office or home office,
- Subject for digital studies.
If you come across such offers, you should be extremely cautious.
Protection against job scamming: How to recognize and act correctly
To protect yourself from job scamming, it's important to be vigilant and follow a few basic precautions. Carefully check the website of the alleged employer, and if in doubt, call the real company directly to inquire about the job opening. Absolutely avoid sharing sensitive data such as copies of ID cards, tax IDs, or bank details via chat or email. A video identification procedure also has no place in an application process. Furthermore, it's advisable to document all documents, emails, and messages. Following these points can significantly reduce the risk and, in many cases, protect yourself from harm.
If you have nevertheless become a victim of job scamming and, for example, received mail from a bank or account documents in your name, quick action is crucial. Immediately contact all affected banks, explain the situation, and insist on the deletion of the illegally opened accounts. Request account statements to trace unauthorized transactions and immediately file a criminal complaint against unknown persons. Carefully retain all documents, chats, and emails as evidence. It is also advisable to contact a lawyer who will support you both against possible demands from the banks and with regard to criminal investigations. Since job scamming often touches on multiple areas of law, the issue should not be taken lightly.
Our support for job scamming
If you've fallen victim to job scamming, we're here to help you as experienced lawyers. We can help you fend off unjustified bank demands, defend yourself against criminal charges, and minimize the consequences of identity theft.
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