PSA: How do I know if a job offer is real?
Check Your Sources
If you find a job posting that interests you or if a job offer arrives out of the blue, search the company online and contact them directly to confirm that both the recruiter and the job listing are legitimate. Search the company's name and "scam," then see what comes up.
- Getting a job offer is exciting, but how do you know the job is legitimate? Employment scams linked to sketchy job offers ensnare an estimated 14 million people each year, according to the Better Business Bureau, resulting in more than $2 billion in losses.
Your new job offer may be a scam if it requires money or personal identifying information up front, seems too good to be true, have you doing suspicious work, or pays you with a fake check.
How could this happen to you? Read on.
Includehealth INC. Scammers are using this legit site to solicit from my indeed. Texting or emailing interviews are NEVER done by this company per their real facebook & website. I spoke with someone from Incudehealth and they verified everything. It truly appeared legit. I went thru a whole long texting interview. Unreal.. #scams
BEWARE OF EMPLOYMENT SCAMS
#scams #workfromhome #advice There are more and more scams out there than ever. Many people are finding scams within at home employment. Beware of companies that require your personal accounts whether they be Bank, cash app, Zelle, etc., for training purposes. I personally was hired for Bitcoin exchange manager, and when training was asked for my personal banking account and money apps to practice exchanging actual Bitcoin with the so-called company I was hired with.***** A REAL company that hires for any exchange whether it be Bitcoin,stock, or otherwise will not require your own personal information FOR TRAINING, though it is common to receive your wages through your personal accounts it is not however for training purposes. They will provide training through "mock" accounts, made for training purposes. If your employment involves you putting in your own money or Bitcoin to practice exchanges it is a SCAM.***** (Please excuse grammar as I am using talk to text.)
Does anyone know of how to get into Cyber Security? Entry level positons that lead to more complex and in-depth positions?
During my #jobsearch, I have encountered many #scams and it is beyond frustrating. However...I am changing that #mentality to one where I don a cape and fight crime!!
I confirm the scam with the original company by calling or emailing - notifying the company that I will not be responding to ANY job offers until the employer is verified. Then, if confirmed, I:
- Report the scam to reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/
- Notify the company and provide ALL information regarding the false offer.
- Post it on LinkedIn and Facebook - (I'm new here but perhaps I'll do it here too!)
As someone who has been scammed before, I have sworn that it will never happen again.
A position in Cyber Security would further #educate me and enable me to help others as well.
It's a #curiosity that I'm looking to #explore :)
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You got scammed, now what?
Thanks to everyone who has been sharing their experiences about all the job scams they have experienced. I thought I heard of them all but not the case..... What can you do if you do get scammed. What if you gave them your banking info, even social. Is there anything you can do to protect yourself? I would think do a credit freeze. But what else..... #scams #workfromhome #jobsearch
Also get a prepaid card for all you online or use PayPal
Costco work from home scam ,Paired with Amazon work from home
What’s one thing all scammers have in common?
Sooner or later they will ask you for money they just found new ways to prolong the inevitable #advice #scams #wordsofadvice #jobsearch
Warns
#scams Don't apply a job at Sure Stay Hotel by Best Western at 900 N . Main Ave. Don't trust a director Camilla at the work as a dispute person. She used all of you to work for her ass stink, because she don't have any pockets for good paycheck. It's all fault by her. She would like to tracking spy on your cellphone every time when you come to work and go home. There nothing a security at the hotel. She can be sexual harassment to all men. Be careful. She like to talk too much trash on the all woman's business because she is a very rage of jealous as like her face is so very childish!!! Don't try to be consider a friend with Camilla or others. They don't care about all of you. I may suggest all o you to go pass by another hotel for apply job. I wish all of you best in a life. Good Luck, All of folks.
How many others of you receive ridiculous flirtatious advances instead of valid employment or networking opportunities? I've only been here for about 72 hrs, just had my first interactions this morning... Is it even worth staying?
OMG! Sorry....any attractive, single, certified/licensed truck drivers can wink at me anytime!
I'd love to see testimonials from real people who have received jobs from here. I want to see their offer letters as well.
#WORKFROMHOME=SCAM?
i consider my self street smart, I keep to myself and surround with fam, im drama free only drama i want includes children their yellings and screamings NOW I gotta be SCAMSMART OR WEBSMART i didnt signup for this its a waste of YOUR SCAMMER TIME AND MINE! #careerdiscovery #jobsearch #scams #coronavirus #workfromhome
SCAMMERS! Beware ...
SCAMMERS are constantly trying to steal consumers' personal data using #scams like fake emails, websites, phone calls, fake job postings, and even text messages. They use a variety of ways. Be alert and protect yourself from being scammed. The internet makes it easy for scammers to trick people into giving away their money and personal information.
These are the fake scams to watch out for
#workfromhome #interview #application #hiringevents
- Also, remember never to send your resume to these fake job postings, because you are really sending your identification; home address, phone number, and or email address you placed on your resume. This can result in identity theft and identity fraud and all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.
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Please be respectful to everyone and give them the same respect that you would one them to give you. Let's have this discussion people... What are your thoughts on this issue? #jobsearch #scambaiter #resume
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