A DISABLED man from St Julian’s is warning Newport jobseekers after nearly falling victim for a scam where a company asked him to pay £100 for security checks to be carried out.

Tim Morgan, 55, who suffers from arthritis as well as heart and lung problems, was asked to pay the money before starting a job in customer service at Langstone Business Park.

But after the company said they would hire him without an interview, Mr Morgan suspected it was a scam and did not pay for the checks.

Mr Morgan, who used to work as a truck driver, but had to stop working eight years ago because of his disabilities, said: “The company cancelled the job interview last minute, but they said they were going take me in anyway because of my CV.

“I even got an email with my contract.”

Mr Morgan was told he would have to pay for the security checks, but that they'd be reimbursed on his first pay check.

"Thankfully, the link for the checks didn't work - or I'd have fallen for it," he said. “I only found out it was a scam when I went to Langstone Business Park looking for them and couldn’t find them anywhere.

“I’m disappointed, the role seemed ideal because it was well-paid and office-based.

“I want to think it’s not a major setback and that I’ll find some work soon.

“I’m looking for a job because of one my partner’s visa requirements is that we need to be earning £18,600 as a couple.”

Mr Morgan met his wife-to-be through an online game three years ago.

She is from New York, where they are getting married in two weeks.

“Meeting Reine has been a fairy tale,” Mr Morgan said. “When my marriage broke down, I thought I was going to be alone for the rest of my life.

“She’s a fantastic person and it’d mean the world to me if she could live with me.”

Gwent Police Chief Inspector Matthew Williams said: “Please do not pay any money if you receive a similar correspondence.

“Scammers can have a devastating effect on the victim. Thankfully on this occasion, no money was handed over.

“Businesses should not be asking for money in this way. Please be alert to this type of crime and if you have any concerns, report these to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit actionfraud.police.uk