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16 mar 2023 · Yacht Job Scams Are Still On The Rise – Here’s Some Advice From The PYA. Back in 2020, The PYA (Professional Yachting Association) reported that they had received a high number of reports from crew who had been approached by scammers offering false jobs onboard yachts.
Looking for yacht crew jobs is exciting, especially when you’re new to the industry, but it also comes with its own set of challenges, like avoiding scams, especially on social media. Here is a quick guide to help you tell real job offers from the fakes.
22 lut 2021 · It's a scam! It's an easy thing to warn people against but a bit harder to avoid in real life. We were contacted by our friends at Crew Family Office the other day with a warning to all Superyacht crew.
28 maj 2020 · UKSA is committed to providing crew with up to date advice so asked Erica Lay of EL Crew Co, to share her top tops for spotting a possible scam.
24 mar 2020 · Nautilus strategic organiser Rachel Lynch said she had received a couple of emails recently from members subjected to scamming-type 'phishing' emails. Some crew are also seeing an increase of 'pop-up' agencies using Facebook purporting to recruit in the build up to the dock walking season for Europe, but in reality there were no jobs.
26 lis 2020 · Over the last couple of months, the PYA's Member Assistance Service (MAS) has received a number of reports from crew who have been approached by scammers offering false jobs onboard yachts. Along with these direct reports, there has also been a number of incidents reported via the Yacht Crew Facebook Groups.
In the world of yacht crew recruitment, finding your next job opportunity can be a very exciting experience. But, as with any job hunting, you need to be on the lookout for misleading job posts and outright scams, particularly on social media platforms.
