Trade Me warns about fake high-paying job scams

Trade Me has issued a warning about scam texts offering fake high-paying jobs. These messages claim to seek part-time assistants for online work, promising daily pay between $488 and $2378, but are not legitimate. The company’s head of Trade Me Jobs, Nicole Williams, confirmed awareness of these scams, which often impersonate recruiters. Recipients are advised to report and delete these messages to protect their personal information. Scammers may seek personal data or request payment to proceed with the job offers. Trade Me encourages caution and advises reporting incidents to CERTNZ or local police.