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Job scams are on the rise. And asking the right questions can help steer you clear of them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That rise in job scams is steep, according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Recent data shows that reported losses have grown five times over between 2020 and 2024. In 2024 alone, reported losses hit half a billion dollars, with unreported losses undoubtedly pushing actual losses yet higher.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last week, we covered how \u201cpay to get paid\u201d scams<\/a> account for a big chunk of online job scams. Here, we\u2019ll cover a couple more that we\u2019ve seen circulating on social media and via texts\u2014and how some pointed questions can help you avoid them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Two classic job scams to look out for<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The headhunter scam<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some job scammers pose as recruiters from job agencies who reach potential victims the same way legitimate agencies do\u2014by email, text, and networking sites. Sometimes this leaves people with their guard down because it\u2019s not unheard of at all to get contacted this way, \u201cout of the blue\u201d so to speak.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet one of the quickest ways to spot a scammer is when the \u201crecruiter\u201d asks to pay a fee for the matchmaking, particularly if they ask for it up front. Legitimate headhunters, temp agencies, and staffing agencies typically get paid by the company or business that ultimately does the hiring. Job candidates don\u2019t pay a thing.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Training and equipment fee scams<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another form of scam occurs during the \u201conboarding\u201d process of the job. The scammer happily welcomes the victim to the company and then informs them that they\u2019ll need to take some online training and perhaps buy a computer or other office equipment. Of course, the scammer asks the victim to pay for all of it\u2014leaving the victim out of hundreds of dollars and the scammer with their payment info.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Spot job scams by asking the right questions<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

One way you can spot a job scam is to press for answers. Asking pointed questions about a company and the job it\u2019s offering, just as you would in any real interview, can reveal gaps in a scammer\u2019s story. In effect, scammers are putting on an acting job, and some don\u2019t thoroughly prepare for their role. They don\u2019t think through the details, hoping that victims will be happy enough about a job prospect to ask too many questions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If the hiring process moves quicker than expected or details about a job seem light, it\u2019s indeed time to ask questions. Here are a few you can keep handy when you start to wonder if you have a scam on your hands \u2026<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s the full job description, and what are the day-to-day responsibilities?”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

This is a great place to start. Legitimate employers write up job listings that they post on their website and job sites. In those descriptions, the work and everything it entails gets spelled out to the letter. A real employer should be able to provide you with a job description or at least cover it clearly over the course of a conversation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Where\u2019s the company based and where does it have offices?”\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

This one can trip up a scammer quickly. A scammer might avoid giving a physical address. Likewise, they might offer up a fake one. Either a non-answer or a lie can readily call out a scam by following up the question with a web search for a physical address. (<\/span>Resources like the Better Business Bureau can also help you research a company and its track record<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWho will I be working with, and who will I report to?\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Asking about co-workers, bosses, reporting structures and the like can also help sniff out a scam. Real employers, once again, will have ready answers here. They might even start dropping names and details about people\u2019s tenure and background. Meanwhile, this is one more place where scammers might tip their hand because they haven\u2019t made up those details.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are the next steps in the hiring process?\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

This question alone can offer a telltale sign. Many job scams move through the hiring process at relative breakneck speed\u2014skipping past the usual interview loops and callbacks that many legitimate jobs have. Scammers want to turn over their victims quickly, so they\u2019ll make the \u201chiring process\u201d quick as well. If it feels like you\u2019re blazing through the steps, it could be a scam.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Can you tell me about the company’s history?”\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Every business has a story, even if it\u2019s still in its startup days. Anyone in a recruiting or hiring position will have a good handle on this question, as they will on any follow-up questions about the company\u2019s mission or goals. Again, vagueness in response to these kinds of questions could be a sign of a scam.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More ways you can avoid job scams<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Watch out for job offers on social media. <\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s through social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and the like, scammers often reach out through direct messages. Recruiters stick to legitimate business networking sites like LinkedIn. Companies maintain established accounts on recruiting platforms that people know and trust, so view any contact outside of them as suspicious.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Filter out scam links.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Scammers use the \u201chiring process\u201d to trick people into providing their personal info with malicious links. <\/span>Web protection<\/span><\/a>, included in our plans, can steer you clear of them. Likewise, our <\/span>Scam Detector<\/span><\/a> scans URLs in your text messages and alerts you if they\u2019re sketchy. If you accidentally click a bad link, both web and text scam protection will block a risky site.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lower your profile.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Many scammers get your contact info from data broker sites. <\/span>McAfee\u2019s Personal Data Cleanup<\/span><\/a> scans some of the riskiest data broker sites, shows you which ones are selling your personal info, and, depending on your plan, can help you remove it. Our <\/span>Social Privacy Manager<\/span><\/a> lowers your public profile lower still. It helps you adjust more than 100 privacy settings\u202facross your social\u202fmedia accounts in\u202fjust a\u202ffew clicks,\u202fso your personal info is only visible to the people you\u202fwant to share it with.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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