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March 2016 
Volume 7  
Issue 7     
THE INVESTIGATOR
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About Us

 

Since 2000 BCSI has performed hundreds of successful investigations.

 

Our integrated team of investigators and support services ensure that the investigations are conducted in a timely fashion with leading edge techniques. 

 

BCSI is considered the platinum standard of the industry based on the quality and the wide spectrum of its services as well as the expertise of the investigators.

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Employment Scams

Every day, job seekers become unfortunate victims of employment scams.  Their vulnerability makes them an easy target for scammers.
   
If It's Too Good to be True, It's Probably a Scam

The scammers typically approach the job seeker via email, after finding their resume on an open source  job board.   They will request that you fill out a legitimate looking "job application" that will require date of birth,  SIN, and possibly your banking info.

The scammers will ask you to send a scanned copy of your driver's license "with sensitive information severed out," to ensure you they are a real company..


Phone interviews are another way for the scammers to ask you questions and obtain more intelligence to steal your identity.

Be wary of offers of making $2000 a week while working from home, this would be a dream job for all of us.   Watch out for the "employer" who wants to hire you right away without an interview, or of any potential job offer that requires you to spend money or do bank transfers.
Still skeptical?  As scammers become more awa re of how to hide their fraudulent activities, the complexity of their approach will increase.   
 
Protect yourself while looking for employment by doing your due diligence, look at their email address, most legitimate companies have their company name associated to the email.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a scam, and are looking for assistance in tracking the "individual(s)" responsible, contact us and speak with an investigator for more details on how we can assist you.