They may tell you that the information is needed for so-called up-front fees or payment for job training or other work materials. Their goal is to get you to share your bank account, credit card or other personal or financial information. Some fraudsters may also reach out to you unsolicited via text, phone call, Skype or other means.
The false jobs are advertised through various means, including newspapers, magazines, fake websites and legitimate recruitment websites. There are a number of ongoing job scams in which fraudulent people pose as employees of companies like Sun Life and falsely offer jobs.
