What is the "Fake Job Offer Phishing Targeting Visitors" scam in Birmingham?

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Birmingham's profile as a major conference and exhibition city — hosting events at the ICC, NEC, and Arena Birmingham — makes it a target for fake job-offer phishing. Scam emails and LinkedIn messages sent to conference attendees claim to offer local roles at Birmingham firms, directing targets to a fake company HR portal that harvests CV data, National Insurance numbers, and banking details under the guise of payroll setup. Never enter National Insurance numbers, bank sort codes, or passport details on an HR portal reached through an unsolicited email or LinkedIn message. Verify the company's existence on Companies House (find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk) before engaging. Legitimate UK employers do not request banking details before a contract is signed.

Online Scams in Birmingham

Fake Job Offer Phishing Targeting Visitors

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