Like videos, rate hotels, ‘boost’ products — easy money for the first few tasks. Then you must ‘top up’ to continue.
Task scams start with real small payments to build trust. Later tasks require you to deposit money, which is shown as growing profit until you try to withdraw.
What to do
- A job that finds you on WhatsApp is suspiciousReal employers rarely recruit by random messages.
- You should never pay to workAny ‘deposit’, ‘upgrade’ or ‘top-up’ to unlock earnings is a scam.
- Profits you cannot withdraw are not profitsNumbers on an app screen mean nothing.
- Leave the group and blockDo not argue or try to recover money by paying more.
- Report and call 997 if you paidSave the chat, usernames and account numbers.
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Emergency? Call 999. Scam in progress? Call the National Scam Response Centre at 997. This tip is general information, not legal advice.