Impersonating SEEK to post fake job ads on Instagram

Summary: Scammers impersonate SEEK and post fake ads on Instagram to promote non‑existent jobs.

Tactic used: Brand impersonation. Scammers imitate SEEK’s brand by using the SEEK logo and colour scheme to make their ads look legitimate.

Top recommendation: Check the advertiser’s name before you engage. Legitimate SEEK ads always display “SEEK” as the advertiser or social media handle. If the job ad appears to be from SEEK, but uses a different account name, it is a scam.