August 23, 2024 - Veza Digital, a leading digital marketing, and Webflow development agency, has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a phishing scam involving the fraudulent use of its brand name in fake job postings.
The fraud, which has been circulating online, targets job seekers with the promise of employment opportunities at Veza Digital, but instead, aims to defraud them by requesting payments in cryptocurrency as part of a supposed job selection process.
Details of the ScamThe phishing scam has been reported across various job search platforms and social media sites, where fake job postings claim to offer positions within Veza Digital.
These fraudulent listings ask applicants to pay a fee in cryptocurrency to secure their spot in the recruitment process.
Once the payment is made, the scammers disappear, leaving the victims out of pocket and with no legitimate job prospects.
Veza Digital Denounces Scam Job Offers
Veza Digital confirms that these job postings are entirely fake and that the company never requests payment from job candidates at any stage of its hiring process.
Official Statement from Veza Digital Stefan Katanic, CEO of Veza Digital, addressed the situation, stating:
“We are deeply concerned about the malicious use of our brand in this phishing scam. Veza Digital does not and will never ask for payment during our recruitment process. We urge job seekers to be vigilant and to verify any job offers or communications that appear to be from Veza Digital through our official channels.”
How to Identify and Protect Yourself From the Scam
Veza Digital advises the public to take the following precautions to avoid falling victim to this scam:
1. Verify Job Offers
Always check the legitimacy of a job posting by visiting the official Veza Digital website or contacting the company directly through its verified email addresses or phone numbers.
Important: Veza Digital does not use WhatsApp or Telegram for employment-related communications. If you receive a message on these platforms claiming to be from us, do not engage with it—it’s likely a scam.
2. Beware of Cryptocurrency Requests
Be suspicious of any job offer that requires payment in cryptocurrency or any other form of financial transaction as part of the application process.
3. Look for Red Flags
Pay attention to poorly written job descriptions, urgent requests for payments, and email addresses that do not match the official Veza Digital domain.
4. Report Suspicious Activity:
If you encounter a suspicious job posting or receive an email that you believe may be part of this scam, report it immediately to Veza Digital and the platform where the listing was found.
Protecting the Community
Veza Digital is working closely with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to track down the perpetrators of this scam and prevent further harm.
The company is also collaborating with job search platforms to ensure that fraudulent listings are removed promptly and to raise awareness among job seekers.
“We take the security and trust of our community seriously,” added Katanic, “Our top priority is to protect people from falling prey to these scams, and we will continue to take action to safeguard our brand and our clients.”
Stay Informed, Stay Safe
Veza Digital urges all individuals to remain cautious and to spread the word about this scam to prevent others from becoming victims.By staying informed and vigilant, the public can help end this fraudulent activity.
For more information or to verify a job offer, please visit the official Veza Digital website at www.vezadigital.com.
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