Look out for red flags to prevent human trafficking and call 10111 or 0800 222 777 to report a case.Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Traffickers often recruit victims using false offers of employment. The following are warning signs to look out for regarding criminal intention:
Red flag #1 - Overpromising: No experience necessary but high pay is offered and the job description is vague. Even an entry-level position requires some sort of experience or skills so if you receive a job offer, compare the salary package online with similar jobs.
Red flag #2 - No questions asked and/or very little information given: Legitimate businesses usually want to review your professional experience or CV. If there is no option to apply online or no address to email your resume and would-be employees get upset when you inquire about those missing facilities, it’s not a legitimate opportunity. And if you are offered an interview after you send a brief text message such as: “I’m interested”, something is amiss because that’s not how legitimate businesses operate. It is simply not logistically possible to interview everyone who expresses an interest in a job.
Red flag #3 - The interview is in a suspect or dodgy place or area: Check Google Maps before going to the interview to make sure the location is safe/legitimate. All interviews should be at company’s offices or at least in a very public place.
Red flag #4 - No contract or very unusual contract offered: If after reading the contract you honestly have no idea what you’re signing then don’t sign. If you are told there is no contract or no contract is mentioned ask why not! All jobs require contracts.
Red flag #5 - Money is mentioned in some suspicious offers: Be very wary if you are required to pay money upfront for some reason or told your expenses will be covered and that you can pay them back later.
Red flag #6 - The company is a mystery in terms of identity, reputation etc: Do your homework. Google - look for websites, LinkedIn, search for them on Twitter, Facebook etc.
Red flag #7 - Your gut feel is that the job offer is suspect: Trust your instincts: If you feel a job offer is too good to be true, it probably is.
For more information on trafficking in persons or to report a case contact 10111 / 0800 222 777 or go to:
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