Melbourne job seeker claims she lost thousands within a week after falling for a scam

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According to the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC), victims lost $13.7 million in job scams last year, with victims often hailing from culturally diverse backgrounds who are unfamiliar with the Australian job market. . Main image: AAP, Inset: Career coach Naishad Gadhani (supplied)

Employment-related scams are increasing across Australia. In this podcast, we spoke with one affected individual (whose identity has been concealed), who explained how fraudsters lure people with fake job offers and demand upfront payments under the pretense of securing employment. We also discussed with Naishad Gadhani, career counsellor and employment coach at Monash University, about how to identify fake job portals and also suggested pathways for job seekers to attain career opportunities.

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Published 9 September 2025 4:47pm

Updated 9 September 2025 4:57pm

By Bhavya Pandey

Presented by Bhavya Pandey

Source: SBS

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Employment-related scams are increasing across Australia. In this podcast, we spoke with one affected individual (whose identity has been concealed), who explained how fraudsters lure people with fake job offers and demand upfront payments under the pretense of securing employment. We also discussed with Naishad Gadhani, career counsellor and employment coach at Monash University, about how to identify fake job portals and also suggested pathways for job seekers to attain career opportunities.

*(Identity withheld on request)

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