Phishing TXT SCAM from someone posing as a TradeMe recruiter
I got this TXT today......
Hi, my name is Karina-Jo and I'm a Recruiter at Trademe Jobs. We are currently looking for a Part-time Assistant to join our team. The online work schedule is flexible and you can work remotely. This job only takes 1 hour a day and can be done anytime, anywhere, with daily wages ranging from NZD 488 to NZD 2378. You will be paid immediately after the end of each workday. All you need is a smartphone or computer to start working. You can even work on weekends or any free time. If you are interested, please contact me via WhatsApp
Note: You must be at least 25 years old
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Has there been a data breach at TradeMe? TradeMe have a notice in the help section about a similar activity. See link: https://help.trademe.co.nz/hc/en-us/articles/360007001332-Phishing-emails-and-messages
Job offer scam message
We’re aware of Trade Me customers receiving SMS messages impersonating Trade Me Jobs recruiters. These are not real messages from us. If you or anyone you know receives a text message from anyone claiming to be a recruiter from Trade Me Jobs, please:
- Do not respond to the message
- Report TXT spam to DIA
- Delete the message
If you have responded to the sender and given your personal information, you can get advice from the NZ Police on what to do.
I have reported the TXT to the DIA.
Edited by Trade Me to remove personal information
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S Community SuperuserKia Ora Craig,
Thanks for the Heads up this is doing the rounds again!
This is the first I've heard of this txt scam in awhile therefore it would indicate Not a data breach but rather an old scam back in play running bots through a range of mobile numbers.
It sounds like you have done everything you can at this stage so well done for being vigilant there.
You will want to delete the Scammer's Email & Whatsapp numbers so no-one else falls into the trap of risking their privacy by using them. - This is how the scammer gains access to other Members details also & in turn further Members who may have traded with them.
Stay Safe & Thanks😊
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I got the same message. Have deleted it. Thought it was a scam.
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S Community SuperuserEdited
Thanks for sharing Pauline,
Great to read you didn't fall for this either - Good you've found this thread so you know to report these types of TXT direct to the DIA in helping to stop these rogue players. - Keep Safe! - Cheers.
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Yep, got this today as well. If only we could earn that much money for 1 hour a day :-) Deleted and reported.
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I have just received one of these SMS messages too
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That a great wage! Where do I sign up?
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Yup me too.
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Both my partner and I have received this scam text too - I got the mine this morning. The more people are made aware of it the better.
It felt like an invasion even before I twigged it was a scam.0 -
received this text also, found the IP address of the machine sending it, good times ahead
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Kia Ora Brent,
I hope you've reported both to the DIA & your mobile Service provider enabling them to block that IP address at their level also - Cheers.
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I also got this message - immediate red flags were that it didn't come through any official TradeMe contact routes, as well as them offering too-good-to-be-true payment amounts and the email address they used did not match the name 'Karina-Jo.'
Ignored the message, but it's still really annoying and leaves me with an uncomfortable feeling that someone can just access my contact details like this.
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Kia Ora Amber,
Yes! this can be unnerving & feel like a personal invasion, it's important to remember bots run through a given range of mobile numbers, some are hits & others misses as to whether they connect to a current 'in service' number. - Your personal details aren't exposed unless you respond with them to the txt. - The good news is you will remain alert & vigilant.
It's also important to report these through to the DIA enabling tracking & prevention measures of which will be Multiple Bot TXT senders, helping Internal Affairs to get ahead of & shut down the scam.
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