{"id":4453,"date":"2022-09-16T07:11:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T06:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.alison.com\/?p=4453"},"modified":"2022-09-16T07:11:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T06:11:25","slug":"how-to-recognise-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alison.com\/blog\/how-to-recognise-fraud","title":{"rendered":"How to Recognise Fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alison has issued a warning to the public to watch out for the latest online scams. As a global education platform catering for millions of learners, Alison takes its security seriously and upholds the highest standards in safeguarding learners\u2019 data.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCriminals are constantly looking for new ways to target members of the public and while our users have nothing to worry about, it is useful to know some of their tactics and how you can spot a scam,\u201d <\/span>said a company spokesperson.<\/span><\/p>\n

In one recent instance relating to Alison, the company was informed of a syndicate posing as an Alison <\/span>HR manager and using the email address <\/span>ALISONHEADQUARTERS@mail.com<\/span><\/a> regarding a Data Entry position. These criminals also contacted an individual by phone. \u201cThey informed their target that their r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and contact information had been found on a job portal like <\/span>Indeed<\/span><\/i> and set up an interview. Their scam is made more convincing as they plan these interviews using Telegram or Skype. They then <\/span>tried to get this individual to pay for the training they would receive for the falsely advertised position.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs it Could Be Fraud<\/b><\/h2>\n

It can be difficult to recognise fraud at work. Take a look at a few ways fraudsters can try to trick you.<\/span><\/p>\n