Like in real life, when dealing with anyone online, it is always important to be aware of people who could be dishonest. There will always be a few unscrupulous people, even though the vast majority are honest and as they appear to be. Making yourself informed about some common scams will enable you to spot them if ever someone tries one on you.
Here are some tips to help you avoid common scams:
Be aware that wiring money is equivalent to sending cash.
Con artists often insist that people wire money, especially overseas, because it's nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace the money. Don't wire money to strangers or to anyone who wants to keep the request a secret.
Never agree to deposit a cheque and wire money back, no matter how convincing the story may be.
Use your common sense. If someone asks you for sensitive financial information make sure you're 100% certain that you trust them.
If you have identified anyone on Workaway.info that might be suspicious, please contact Workaway team immediately.