Recent news stories have covered the actions of a criminal who used Facebook to lure victims. Criminal activity is not limited to one website, or newspaper, but could happen anywhere.

If is imperative that you always take safety precautions when applying for a job, whether you see the job advert on the Skills Portal or any other publication.

There's a good article about how to protect yourself called a href="http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/22/64936.html">Beware of Job Hunting Scams which we recommend that you read. Some of the tips include never paying for a job vacancy and never giving all your personal information away to someone you don't know. You must also always guard your personal safety. Don't meet anyone in deserted area - you should be meeting on company premises, during working hours.

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