
Most include a “career opportunities” or “jobs” section. Visit the official website for the organization or company you’re applying for. Here are more ways to spot and avoid phony job postings: Sometimes, they say you got the job and send you a check to buy equipment that you have to cash (and send money to them). Then, they’ll ask you for information like your Social Security and your bank account number so they can (supposedly) deposit your salary. Know that some of the hijacked job postings are offers to work from home as a personal assistant or customer service representative. So how do you know if you’re dealing with a scammer? In fact, their goal is to trick you into sharing personal information. The modified ads seem to be real job offers with legitimate companies. Scammers are taking outdated ads from real employers, changing them, and posting them on employment websites and career-oriented platforms like Indeed or LinkedIn. Identity Theft and Online Security Show/hide Identity Theft and Online Security menu items.Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts Show/hide Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts menu items.Money-Making Opportunities and Investments.Jobs and Making Money Show/hide Jobs and Making Money menu items.Credit, Loans, and Debt Show/hide Credit, Loans, and Debt menu items.

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