Better Business Bureau warns of rising employment scams in Atlantic Canada

CTV News

03-06-2025

As many students dust off their resumes and begin searching for summer jobs or their first career positions, the Better Business Bureau in Atlantic Canada is warning them about a rise in employment scams.
A 2024 risk report by the Better Business Bureau found that employment scams are the second riskiest in Canada, with a median dollar loss of $2,500. Employment scams are riskiest for people aged 18 to 44.
'Many of the employment scam victims were seeking work-from-home opportunities,' said Julia Lewis, CEO of the Better Business Bureau in Atlantic Canada, in a news release. 'As people search for flexible employment options, they need to keep in mind that not all the jobs being posted are legitimate, and remember to do their research before submitting resumes with all their personal information.'
The Better Business Bureau says some employment scammers will send fake cheques with extra funds in the hope the victims will deposit the cheques and send back the excess amount before realizing the cheque has bounced.
To guard against scams, the Better Business Bureau recommends:
doing research on the company and the job before applying
getting all details and contracts in writing
not rushing into accepting job offers
not providing social insurance numbers, direct deposit banking information or any private information as part of the application process
More to come…