It seems that a new scam has sprung up, in which an individual pretends to be from a recruitment agency and offers a flexible job through WhatsApp or Telegram messages. Scams, especially those related to jobs, are becoming pretty common nowadays, so you should be cautious. Such scammers usually ask for your financial information to rob you after engaging with you for some time.
Scamwatch and the AFP are aware of such scams thanks to various reports from different people and agencies. You may visit the official website of Scamwatch to read more about Jobs and Employment Scams.
If you get such text messages or become a cybercrime victim, you can report them to Scamwatch or the Australian Cyber Security Centre through their official websites.
Authorities continue to take measures to counter such scams, but they have become so common nowadays that you need to be very cautious.
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