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Jobsdb by SEEK Reveals 24% of Job Scams Target Admin & Office Support, Predominantly Entry-Level Positions
Warns of AI-powered and Multi-channel Scams
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week, Jobsdb by SEEK released new insights into employment fraud trends across the operating markets, revealing how scammers adapt their tactics to exploit local job market conditions and economic needs. The analysis, based on internal fraud detection data from SEEK’s platforms across its eight operating markets in APAC—Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines—reveals that Hong Kong’s job market demonstrates a significantly lower incidence of fraudulent activity across these markets. From the data, the most fraudulent job ads are seen in entry‑level roles, with Hong Kong following a similar pattern.
Job Scams most targeted category: Administration & Office Support
The data shows that Administration & Office Support roles remain the primary target across all markets. In APAC markets, this category is the most targeted for job ads, accounting for 24% of the total, while Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics accounts for 13%.
Top 5 most targeted job ad categories by fraudsters (July 2024 – June 2025)
| Job category | APAC total |
| Administration & Office Support | 24% |
| Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | 13% |
| Sales | 7% |
| Retail & Consumer Products | 6% |
| Trades & Services | 6% |
“Administration and office support roles are particularly vulnerable because they typically don’t require specialised degrees or extensive experience,” said Tom Rhind, SEEK’s Head of Trust & Safety. “Sales positions show similar patterns, as these roles often promise immediate employment and commission-based earnings that appeal to jobseekers in urgent need of income. Combined, these entry-level categories create larger pools of potential victims and make it easier for scammers to cast wide nets with convincing-looking opportunities.”
The analysis, based on fraud detection data from SEEK, found Hong Kong’s fraud case rate stands at approximately 0.0035%, about 18 times lower compared to the APAC average of 0.067%. Bill Lee, Managing Director, Hong Kong, Jobsdb by SEEK, explained, “Hong Kong’s unique market structure, which is highly regulated and dominated by large, registered corporations, provides a strong foundation for our security measures. This environment means fraudulent activity is more likely to stand out and be blocked before it ever reaches a jobseeker.”
“While this contributes to a much lower fraud rate on our platform, no market is immune. We are seeing scammers adapt, using AI to write flawless copy and moving conversations to social media and instant messaging platforms,” Lee continued. “This is why it is crucial for jobseekers to use trusted and verified platforms. Jobsdb’s investment in world-class AI and a dedicated Trust & Safety team demonstrates our commitment to building a more secure and efficient marketplace. We aim to empower Hong Kong’s talent by providing a trusted platform where they can connect with opportunities confidently.”
Jobsdb‘s fair hiring controls in action
As Hong Kong’s leading job platform, Jobsdb is deeply committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for all jobseekers. Leveraging the world-class technology and expertise of our parent company, SEEK, we are dedicated to eliminating unfair hiring practices. Our commitment begins with a robust first line of defence: a stringent hirer onboarding process where our dedicated Trust & Safety team conducts thorough verification to ensure all hirers on our platform are legitimate. This is followed by continuous content moderation; every job advertisement undergoes automated scanning, and any suspicious content is immediately escalated to specialist teams for manual review. The platform also empowers candidates through reporting tools to flag suspicious job advertisements directly.
These protection measures delivered notable results during SEEK’s 2025 financial year, between July 2024 and June 2025. SEEK’s systems scanned 100% of the 4.3 million job ads posted across APAC, with 8% escalated for manual review.
SEEK also prevented about 3,600 hirers who failed the onboarding process assessment from entering its platforms, closed about 650 hirer accounts due to fraud or high-risk behaviour, and removed nearly 2,800 high-risk job ads after investigation. Candidates also actively participated by reporting approximately 22,000 job ads for suspected fraud or scams, which were subsequently reviewed by SEEK’s dedicated Trust & Safety team.
Jobsdb Fights Job Scams: No Sensitive Data Requests
Recently, scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to create more sophisticated scams, as well as impersonating Jobsdb and contacting candidates through SMS, messaging apps and social media platforms. Jobsdb places the utmost importance on the privacy and security of jobseekers and employers. Jobsdb and our staff will never request passwords, bank account details, or any other sensitive information from jobseekers via phone, email, social media, or personal messaging platforms.
To combat these evolving threats, SEEK continuously enhances its fraud detection measures – including automated blocking systems and improved verification processes – and works closely with government and non-government bodies to facilitate knowledge and intelligence sharing.
As part of its commitment to candidate safety, SEEK provides ongoing education through its Security & Privacy Hub, which includes information on current scams, known unfair hiring practices, safe job searching advice and tips to protect themselves online.
Jobseekers can visit Security & Privacy Hub of Jobsdb at https://hk.jobsdb.com/security-hub, for more information. Jobsdb’s official Phone Number/ WhatsApp account can be found at https://hk.jobsdb.com/page/jobsdb-official-whatsapp-account.
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Hashtag: #Jobsdb
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About Jobsdb by SEEK
Jobsdb is the leading employment platform in Hong Kong and Thailand, helping people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and helping organisations succeed. It is a subsidiary of SEEK, a diverse group of companies comprised of a strong portfolio of online employment, educational, commercial and volunteer businesses. SEEK is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and has a strong presence across the APAC region, including six Asian markets – Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand – through the Jobsdb and Jobstreet brands. SEEK attracts over 500 million visits a year in Asia.
A Cosmic Song on Self Creation, Inner Rebirth, and the Quiet Power of Becoming
NEUSTADT AN DER WEINSTRASSE, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2025 – Sandgrain in Space also gestures toward a vision of a “silent divine world,” a realm of clarity and heightened perception that emerges when inner turbulence dissolves. The silence referenced in the song is not emptiness but equilibrium, a moment of stillness in which the self hears itself without distortion. The song invites listeners to imagine this future world, one where illumination begins internally and radiates outward, influencing consciousness on a collective scale. This dimension gives the single an emotional resonance that extends beyond its space-driven imagery, grounding it in universal human longing for clarity, renewal, and transcendence.
Musically, the single blends airy ambient textures with understated melodic movements that echo the vastness of its thematic concerns. The production opens with floating tonal fragments reminiscent of drifting light particles before expanding into luminous, slow-moving layers. These sonic elements create the sensation of orbiting through an endless night sky, mirroring the song’s exploration of infinite internal space. The sound design reinforces the central idea that the inner world can hold the same immensity, mystery, and potential as any cosmic landscape.
Sandgrain in Space stands as a contemplative and atmospheric work within the ongoing evolution of LPS. With its fusion of cosmic symbolism, introspective lyricism, and Lara’s luminous vocal performance, the project continues to explore art that moves between the deeply personal and the infinitely expansive.
Sandgrain in Space full video: https://youtu.be/1PTGE_TomIw
Multilink Audio: https://vallevenia.lnk.to/sandgraininspace
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Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch with Visual Indicator displays latch open status that can be seen from a minimum of five meters, making it an ideal choice for rail, semiconductor and industrial machinery enclosures where an unsecured door or panel could impact safety during operation. By allowing operators to easily detect latch status, the E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch with Visual Indicator improves efficiency, enhances safety and reduces maintenance errors.
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Hashtag: #Southco #E3VISEACTION
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About Southco
Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that first impressions are lasting impressions in product design. For over 70 years, Southco has helped the world’s most recognized brands create value for their customers with innovative access solutions designed to enhance the touch points of their products in transportation and industrial applications, medical equipment, data centers and more. With unrivalled engineering resources, innovative products and a dedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadest portfolio of premium access solutions available to equipment designers throughout the world.
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University of London
The University of London (UoL) is one of the most established overseas degree providers in Singapore, having partnered with SIM Global Education (SIM GE) for more than 38 years.
Through this collaboration, students can pursue degrees in fields such as Business, Banking and Finance, Data Science, Economics, and International Relations. The programmes follow the same curricula and are examined by the same academic boards as those in the UK. SIM complements these with academic support, career services, a vibrant campus life and helping students gain a truly global education while staying rooted in Singapore.
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham, a member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities, partners with SIM Global Education (SIM GE) to offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Singapore.
At the undergraduate level, the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Business Management (Top-up) equips students with analytical and strategic skills necessary for today’s competitive business environment.
For postgraduate learners, SIM GE offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership, strategic management, and decision-making capabilities. The programme blends academic rigour with practical business applications, preparing graduates for senior management roles and global career opportunities.
University of Stirling
The University of Stirling at SIM offers globally recognised, research-led programmes designed to develop career-ready graduates. With flexible learning options, industry-relevant curriculum, and opportunities for global exposure, Stirling equips students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
For students who prefer an American-style education, the University at Buffalo (UB) offers full U.S. degree programmes at SIM GE. Students can major in Communication, Psychology, or International Trade, earning a degree directly from UB – “a premier U.S. public university in Singapore … at a fraction of the cost” The UB programmes are taught by faculty approved by the home campus, maintaining the same academic standards and assessments as in New York.
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta holds a position among the top 4 universities in Canada and is internationally recognized as a leading post-secondary institution, ranking within the top 100 universities worldwide. Its steadfast dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and innovation spans over a century.
RMIT University
RMIT University, based in Melbourne, is another major Australian partner of SIM GE. Known for its industry-focused learning, RMIT’s programmes in Business Management, Marketing, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management are designed with employability in mind.
Students gain hands-on experience through case studies and project-based learning. The partnership allows Singapore students to graduate with the same Australian degree as those studying in Melbourne, often within two to three years.
University of Wollongong
The University of Wollongong (UOW), ranked among the world’s top 200 universities, partners exclusively with SIM Global Education in Singapore to offer IT, business information systems, cybersecurity, and data analytics programs taught by UOW faculty. Since 2005, over 3,000 UOW degrees have been awarded at SIM, with pathways for transfers to Australia and industry internships. Students enjoy access to SIM’s vibrant campus life, academic support, and opportunities for awards from agencies like CSIT and IMDA.
The University of Sydney
Over 3,500 of Singapore’s most talented health professionals have graduated with our nursing and health science related degrees, offered in partnership with SIM GE. The nursing programmes are developed, fully taught and awarded by The University of Sydney and accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board.
La Trobe University
La Trobe University is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. It was established in 1964 and is now the third university in the state of Victoria. The university is in the top five per cent of business schools worldwide to have earned an AACSB accreditation for delivering excellence in every aspect of the university’s work.
Monash College
Monash College is fully owned by Monash University, Australia’s largest university. The College is the preferred pathway to Monash University for international students. Through innovative programmes which align with the high standards of Monash University, we equip students for life at university, and beyond.
Grenoble Ecole de Management
Founded in Grenoble, Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) has greatly developed its expertise in the management of technology and innovation—an expertise that is now the foundation of the institution’s excellence and international renown. The school is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, and is a member of the French ‘Conférence des Grandes Ecoles’.
A Hub for Global Degrees
SIM Global Education offers over 140 full-time and part-time academic programmes from international universities partners.
Students here can earn world-class qualifications, gain exposure to diverse teaching approaches, and access global alumni networks all at lower cost and greater convenience than studying abroad.
As SIM GE highlights, its degrees are “globally recognised, with the same curricula and academic standards as those awarded onshore”
In an increasingly competitive world, these overseas degree options in Singapore offer the best of both worlds – international credentials with local advantage.
References:
- University of London – Teaching Centre: Singapore – https://www.london.ac.uk/study/where-study/teaching-centre/singapore
- SIM Global Education – University of London Programmes – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge/university-…
- SIM Global Education – RMIT University – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge/rmit-univer…
- SIM Global Education – University at Buffalo – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge/university-…
- SIM Global Education – University of Alberta – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge/university-…
- SIM Global Education – University of Birmingham – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge/university-…
- SIM Global Education – University of Wollongong – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge/university-…
- SIM Global Education – The University of Sydney – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge/the-univers…
- SIM Global Education – La Trobe University – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge/la-trobe-un…
- SIM Global Education – Grenoble Ecole de Management – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge/grenoble-ec…
- SIM Global Education – Monash College – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge/monash-coll…
- SIM Global Education – University of Stirling – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge/university-…
- SIM Global Education – Overview of Degree and Diploma Programmes – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/overview
- SIM Global Education – University Partner Page – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/university-partners-sim-ge
Hashtag: #SIMGlobalEducation #SIMGE #CareerReady #FutureSkills #HigherEducation #GlobalDegrees
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About SIM Global Education
SIM Global Education (SIM GE) is a leading private education institution in Singapore and the region. We offer more than 140 academic programmes ranging from diplomas and graduate diploma programmes to bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes with some of the world’s most reputable universities from Australia, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, and the United States. SIM GE’s cohort is made up of 16,000 full- and part-time students and adult learners, of which approximately 36% are international students hailing from over 50 countries.
SIM GE’s holistic learning approach and culturally diverse learning environment aim to equip students with knowledge, industry skills and employability competencies, as well as a global perspective to succeed as future leaders in a fast-changing, technologically driven world.
For more information on SIM Global Education, visit sim.edu.sg
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