Too Good To Be True

If you’re searching online for a job, submitting applications and resumes, and networking with others, you may have come across a job that was just too good to be true.  Nine times out of ten, it probably was.  Beware of the online employment scams.

One type of scam are employers who ask for personal information that includes your social security number or personal banking and financial information.  Any employer who tells you they need that information upfront for human resources in order to put you in the system to get paid is mostly likely running a scam.

Another red flag to look for are employers who offer you the job without interviewing you first or charge a start-up or placement fee.  Wow!  You’re so good, they didn’t even have to interview you.  Not true.  That is certainly not a common hiring practice so be cautious.

Then there are the notorious email scams that want to hire you to transfer funds, receive funds, deposit funds, or receive packages using your bank account.  Be wary of those employers that offer this “deal” who are often located outside the U.S.

If the employer who wants to hire you cannot give you a detailed description of the job opportunity or job duties, that is another sign that it’s probably not legit.

Searching for a job requires some patience at times.  Be careful not to get involved in the scams mentioned.  Of course, that’s not all of them.  There’s plenty more so protect yourself while you search for that new position.

If you come across any suspicious employers, you can always research the company online and check with the Better Business Bureau.

You can also contact the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center and file a complaint if you feel you have fallen victim to any of these scams.

Have you been scammed?  Tell us your experience or what you think about employment scams by adding your comments.

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