Scam alert: beware the new 'Freelance Job' offer

Thousands in the UK have fallen victim already.

Part of my job is to keep on top of the latest online scams and frauds. Which is not easy.

As a general rule of thumb, any big or major events around the world are quickly followed by an associated scam. This is because scammers are looking for subtle hooks to get your guard down. You are more likely to lazily click on a dodgy link if it mentions somethi…