Current Scams
Current scams
At SEEK, we take your online safety, security and privacy seriously. We are constantly on the lookout for potential risks that may target our customers. Our top priority is not only to protect you from those risks, but also provide you with clear and concise information to help you ensure your own online safety.
Scams targeting job seekers
We are aware of scammers out there pretending to represent SEEK and reaching out to job seekers through SMS, messaging apps like WhatsApp and social media platforms like Instagram. We want to make sure you are aware of these types of scams so that you can stay safe while searching for jobs. Your online protection is our priority.
No one from SEEK in Australia or New Zealand will ever reach out to any job seeker via text message, WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, or other social media apps.
If you receive a job offer that appears to be sent from SEEK, don’t reply or engage with the scammer. Block the number and report the message and sender within the messaging platform.
Head to Scamwatch to learn more about side hustle scams
See below for more information about staying safe online.
Does SEEK send unsolicited messages via messaging apps or social media apps in Australia or New Zealand?
No, we will never contact you via these methods. Scammers use publicly available data, including logos and photos along with fake phone numbers to impersonate people working at SEEK.
If I get a message that looks like it's from SEEK, what should I do?
If you receive a message that appears to be from SEEK, do not reply or engage with the scammer. Block the number and delete the message within the platform. You can help protect other job seekers, including friends and family, by warning them about the scam. The more people that are aware of these scams, the less effective they are.
I think I've been scammed! What do I do?
If you suspect that you've been targeted by scammers, we recommend you do the following:
Please do not respond to any emails or other contact in relation to your application for that position. The fraudulent user may contact you requesting further information to progress your application (e.g. by completing a website form). Please ignore these requests.
Remain vigilant across all online accounts for any suspicious activity, including unsolicited contact from the company in question, or relating to job openings.
If your CV, SEEK Profile or cover letter included information relating to any government identity document (e.g. driver's licence, Medicare card, passport) or you have provided such information following suspicious contact, please contact the agency that issued the identity document for advice.
If you have supplied your bank account or credit card details following suspicious contact, please contact your financial institution immediately and ask for their advice.
If you feel your identity is compromised, please contact your local police station.
For more information on scams, or to report any suspicious activity, reach out to the Consumer Protection website.
Please contact SEEK on 0508 733 569 (Mon to Fri, 7am - 7pm AEDT) or via [email protected] if you have been in contact with anyone in relation to fraudulent activity.
We're committed to protecting your privacy and helping you keep safe online. For more hints and tips about staying safe, visit our Protect Yourself Online page.