As the number of unemployed workers continues to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, work-from-home job scams are also likely to increase. The promise of working remotely has always been appealing for many people, but it’s particularly enticing for those wishing to stay safe at home while earning money. Work-at-home jobs have always been a target…
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Signs of Craigslist Job Scams
While it is possible to find a good job online, job seekers have to be vigilant about scams. Job scams are very common on job boards, particularly Craigslist. You shouldn’t rule out Craigslist as a site to use in your search, but you should know the signs of a scam before you start your search….
Flexjobs.com Identifies 3 New Online Job Scams
FlexJobs has detailed three new online scams that specifically target job seekers interested in work-from-home jobs. These job scams include the reshipping scam, the Post Office scam, and the online interview scam. According to a FlexJobs survey with over 2,600 respondents, 17 percent of job seekers have reported being a victim of a job scam…
Tips for Avoiding Job Scams
on line pharmacy Jean-Etienne Minh-Duy Poirrier via Compfight Searching for a job is hard enough, but job seekers must also worry about the prevalence of online scams. Scammers have become more sophisticated over the years, making it difficult for job seekers to distinguish legitimate job ads from fake postings or pyramid schemes. Luckily, there are…