Be Alert, Be Careful ! #Scammed
Good Morning,
Over the past few days I received a few emails stating I got the Job! The funny thing is I never applied for them! These are similar to one’s I received in the past with just different names and emails. On my Next Post I will share an example of what I am talking about. During this time of year when looking for a job people who do this know there is a higher volume of hiring going on with the holidays. This is a perfect time to prey on innocent people who are truly seeking employment. Do Not Fall Victim to this Scam! I know people who has clicked on the link or replied to the email only to wake up with there bank accounts wiped out. Also there are others out there that are telling you they are going to request a Google Code for you to retrieve and give them? By doing this you allow them to open a google phone number under your account. In turn they committed fraud and police track the scams back to you! Please take your time when reading your emails and only reply to the ones you know you applied or requested information to? This can be a costly mistake in the future if you fall victim to one of these scams! #scammed, #jobsearch, #employment, #application, #beware,
Michael Carvalho
Unfortunately, fake job listings are more common than you would hope. Here are a few red flags that a job might actually be a scam.
The Company Is Hard to Find Online The first thing you should do if you feel there is something “off” about a company is Google them. Even the least tech-savvy businesses usually have some sort of basic webpage that describes their company. At the least, you should be able to find them on sites such as Yelp, Facebook, Angie’s List, etc. If there is no trace of them online, be wary.
It Sounds Too Good to be True If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. When you see a high salary, top-knotch benefits and a lot of big promises (job growth, pay increase, lots of perks, etc.) - proceed with caution. Be on the look for keywords such as “earn money quick” and “a lot of salary potential.” Typically they will also require you to work for less than minimum wage for a period of time or place you on probation where you don’t get paid at all for a “trial period.”
Vague Job Description If the description is vague and/or contains multiple typos, chances are it was computer generated or put together by an individual writing in a non-native language or someone trying to get a description together fast for scamming purposes. Ask to speak with a hiring manager directly to get more a more in-depth idea of what the role is and the expectations.
No Interview If you were offered a job with no interview process, your alarm bells should be blaring. If a company is in a rush to hire you and immediately asks for “payroll” information such as bank account and social security numbers, it’s typically a scam.
Sending Money / Using a Personal Bank Account Legitimate companies won’t ask for money or ask you to pay for something upfront. Never send any money or give out personal banking information. If they do request any personal information, be sure to investigate fully to ensure it is a real company.
Please be sure to report any suspected scams by clicking the three dots in the upper right and selecting Report. That will help the team at Jobcase find them quicker!