Job Search Scams: A Warning from Authorities in St Kitts and Nevis

Warning Signs of Online Job Search Scams

• Scammers use social media platforms and websites to lure victims into fake job offers that promise unusually high wages for minimal tasks.
• They ask for personal information and banking details before sending an official confirmation of employment for the advertised job.
• Payment is received through wire transfers or mobile transactions, with victims instructed to forward a portion of the money to other individuals via money remitters.
• Victims are told to withdraw funds immediately after they are transferred into their account.
• Perpetrators do not share normal company details, such as a website or physical address.

The Risks of Money Laundering

• Any money derived from these scams is considered money laundering.
• Engaging in money laundering is a serious offense outlined by the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

Reporting Money Laundering Activity

If you have been a victim of a job search scam or have any information regarding these activities, please contact the White Collar Crime Unit at:

Email: wccu@fsk.gov.kn
Phone: 467-1952/3/4 or 662-4723

Stay Vigilant

Be cautious of online job search scams and remember that if it seems too good to be true, it usually is. Protect yourself and your financial information by being aware of these scams and reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities.