It can be really hard to tell a legitimate job posting from a bogus one. Scammers are getting more sophisticated and creative in their efforts to take advantage of job seekers. Ssometimes, it's even difficult for experts to tell the difference between what's fake and what's real.
Jeremy Miller, Director of Operations at Kroll Fraud Solutions, the world's leading risk consulting company, says "Job-related identity theft scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Despite the best screening efforts used by career sites, scammers always find a way in." Jeremy shares his advice on how to spot bogus job ads. You might be looking at a fake job ad if it:
- Offers considerable pay with few to no duties
- Promises payment of wages in cash
- Contains no physical address or contact person
- Requires you to open a new bank account or accept company checks to "test" a wire transfer service
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