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Bookmark or Share- Job Scams | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade CommissionJob Scams. Scammers advertise jobs the same way honest employers do — online (in ads, on job sites, and social media), in newspapers, and sometimes on TV and radio. They promise you a job, but what they want is your money and your personal information. Here are some examples of jobs scams and advice on how to avoid them.
- BBB Scam Alert: How to spot a job scam – no matter how sophisticatedJob scammers have gotten very sophisticated, convincingly claiming to represent real employers, requiring interviews, and even providing phony offer letters. These cunning new twists on...
- How to Identify Fake Job Postings: 10 Warning SignsLearn warning signs and red flags to identify potential fake job postings, enabling you to avoid scams and find legitimate job opportunities.
- Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake jobs on ...Scammers are lurking on LinkedIn and other job sites, posing as “recruiters” for well-known companies. But instead of looking to hire you, they’re really looking to take your money and personal information.
- How to spot the latest job scams | Consumer AdviceScams can be hard to spot because they often look just like the real thing. That includes job scams. They crop up on real job sites, including places like LinkedIn. Scammers have even invited people to do things like 45-minute interviews, putting in the time so you let your guard down.
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