Online Justice Blog

With more Canadians seeking remote and flexible work, scammers are targeting job seekers with fake employment offers. These scams often look professional — but they’re designed to steal your money, your identity, or both. No interview process – You’re “hired” right after applying Upfront payment requests – For equipment, training, or background checks Overpayment fraud – They send a cheque and ask you to send part of it back Vague job descriptions – Often in “data entry” or “crypto trading” Unprofessional email addresses – Gmail, Outlook, or domains that don't match the company name Scam job victims in Canada have lost thousands — not just in fake fees, but also through stolen bank info, SIN numbers, and identity fraud. Some were [...]