You may have recently received calls from the human resources department of Indeed or InfoJobs. But this is an InfoJobs and Indeed scam. Cybercriminals have found in identity theft an effective tool to deceive victims, using recognized employment platforms like Indeed and InfoJobs as a front. In this article we will discuss the «Indeed human resources department» scam.
Modus operandi of the Indeed or InfoJobs scam
Robotic call:
The scam begins with an automated call from an unknown phone number.
A recorded voice claims to be from the Human Resources department of Indeed or InfoJobs, and mentions that they have received the victim’s resume.
Urgency to contact via WhatsApp:
The call indicates that to continue with the selection process it is necessary to communicate urgently via WhatsApp.
This transition to an instant messaging application allows criminals to operate with greater flexibility and anonymity.
The direct deception:
Once on WhatsApp, the scammers offer an attractive and simple job, generally with a
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How can a criminal defense attorney help you if you have been a victim of the InfoJobs or Indeed scam?
Having been a victim of a computer fraud can be an overwhelming experience. The scammers could have accessed your sensitive or banking data, made high charges, such as €500 or €1,000, or even committed fraud by impersonating your identity.
Have you been a victim of a scam on Indeed or InfoJobs?
If you have fallen for a scam through platforms like Indeed or InfoJobs, don’t worry, there are clear steps you can follow to resolve it. Although you can file a complaint directly with the Police or Civil Guard, it is best that you place yourself in the hands of an attorney specialized in computer fraud.
These are the steps you should follow with the help of an attorney:
The attorney will be responsible for preparing a clear complaint, detailing all the important facts, presenting the necessary evidence and requesting the Court to carry out the appropriate investigation which includes.
With the complaint underway, the attorney will request that the IP address used to operate the fraudulent account be investigated.
With the complaint underway, the attorney will request that the IP address used to operate the fraudulent account be investigated. It is possible to trace the identification number of the device from which the transactions were made. Your attorney will handle managing this request.
Another key piece of information is the number associated with the internet connection used by the scammers. An attorney expert in computer fraud knows which unit to request all this data from.
How can a
Abogado penalista en Madrid (Graduado en Derecho y ADE con Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía), experto en procedimientos complejos y técnicos en Derecho Penal. Cuenta con títulos como el Curso de DerechoPenal Avanzado impartido por magistrados del Tribunal Supremo en el Iltre. Colegio de Abogacía de Madrid.
