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Job Scammers Target Vulnerable Job Seekers
Job scams are increasing, targeting job seekers online. Learn how to avoid them and protect yourself from financial and personal data loss.
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United States
Labour MarketCybersecurityFraudOnline SafetyJob SearchScam
Identity Theft Resource CenterFederal Trade CommissionCharles Schwab FoundationAssociated Press
Eva VelasquezTehseen IslamAlvaro Puig
- What is the current trend in job scams?
- Job scams are on the rise, with scammers impersonating recruiters and companies to trick job seekers into giving money or personal information.
- What are common tactics used by job scammers?
- Common tactics used by job scammers include offering high salaries for low-skilled work, promising fully remote positions, and sending fake checks requiring partial repayment for equipment.
- How can job seekers protect themselves from scams?
- To avoid job scams, research the company and recruiter thoroughly before responding to any messages, verify their identities, and don't deposit checks or share personal information.
- What recommendations do experts provide to job seekers?
- Experts recommend reporting job scams to the FTC and being cautious of job postings and recruiters on platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed, always verifying information before acting.
- Can you describe an example of a job scam and its consequences?
- Tehseen Islam, a quality assurance analyst, lost $1,000 and personal information to a job scam where she was asked to deposit a fraudulent check and send money back for equipment.