![]() 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.
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