![]() ![]() The comments posted on this blog become part of the public domain. We don't edit comments to remove objectionable content, so please ensure that your comment contains none of the above. To file a detailed report about a scam, go to. We won’t post comments that include personal information, like Social Security numbers, account numbers, home addresses, and email addresses.We won’t post threats, defamatory statements, or suggestions or encouragement of illegal activity.We won’t post comments that include vulgar messages, personal attacks by name, or offensive terms that target specific people or groups.We won’t post off-topic comments, repeated identical comments, or comments that include sales pitches or promotions.We expect commenters to treat each other and the blog writers with respect. We review all comments before they are posted, and we won’t post comments that don’t comply with our commenting policy. But keep in mind, this is a moderated blog. Your thoughts, ideas, and concerns are welcome, and we encourage comments. The purpose of this blog and its comments section is to inform readers about Federal Trade Commission activity, and share information to help them avoid, report, and recover from fraud, scams, and bad business practices. Talking about a job posting with someone you trust - like a career counselor on your local military base or online through Military OneSource - might help you realize it’s a scam. Never deposit a check from someone you don’t know.īefore you apply, search the company or potential employer’s name online with the word “scam” or “fraud.” If you find stories of others who’ve lost money, walk away. It might take weeks for the bad check to bounce - by then the “employer” is gone - and you’ll be stuck paying the money back to the bank. ![]() ![]() Fake check schemes : An “employer” might send you a check to cover upfront costs like equipment or supplies and tell you to send part of the money back.Find the active job posting on the company’s actual website - look for a “career opportunities” or “jobs” page - and apply directly through the company’s encrypted site. But hold on, did you check to see if that job posting was real ? Don’t rely on a recruiter’s message. They might send you to a fake website to “apply” for jobs or schedule phony virtual interviews where they ask you for personal information. Hijacked job ads : “Recruiters” use sites like Indeed and LinkedIn to message you out of the blue.Know how job scams work - and what to look for: Scammers use many tactics to try to steal your money or your personal information while you’re on the hunt for a job. Explaining gaps in your employment history and frequent relocation is hard enough - and scammers only make it worse. Military spouses don’t always have the luxury of staying in the same job for years. 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.Shopping and Donating Show/hide Shopping and Donating menu items. ![]()
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