Whether it’s a secret shopper scheme, work-from-home scam, or a phony offer of employment, job-related scams are the worst because they can dash your hopes and steal your money or your identity. It’s easy for scammers to create email, websites and online “job applications” that look very professional.
How to Avoid this Scam:
Be cautious of anyone who wants to interview you only over the phone, who asks you to wire money for any reason, or who asks you to fill out an online application or credit report that asks for sensitive personal data like your Social Security Number or bank account. And be especially cautious of offers that claim you can make big money with no experience necessary. Those kinds of jobs just aren’t out there.