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Deep Dive: Jobfished (2022)

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Jobfished
Jobfished is set in 2020 during the Covid-19 lockdown in Britain, a time when many people were forced to work from home. The film focuses on how some individuals took advantage of the pandemic's impact on the job market, leading to a rise in scams targeting vulnerable job seekers. It presents a narrative that intertwines personal stories with broader economic trends, illustrating the desperation people faced while searching for employment during this crisis. Through interviews and case studies, the film examines the tactics used by scammers to exploit the situation. It shows specific incidents where individuals were misled into believing they had secured jobs, only to find themselves victims of fraud. The documentary aims to raise awareness about these scams and the psychological effects on those affected.

Why Watch

  • •Find out how scammers exploited Covid-19 job fears.
  • •Meet victims who lost money to job scams.
  • •See the tactics used by fraudsters during the pandemic.

Did You Know

•In 2020, job scams increased by 300% in the UK due to the pandemic.
•The film features interviews with five victims of job scams.
•One scammer was able to defraud over 100 people in just three months.

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Job market trendsScam awarenessCovid-19 impact stories