Job Scams
Authored By: Federal Trade Commission
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Link: consumer.ftc.gov
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Scammers advertise jobs the same way honest employers do — online (in ads, on job sites, and social media), in newspapers, and sometimes on TV and radio. They promise you a job, but what they want is your money and your personal information. Here are some examples of jobs scams and advice on how to avoid them.
Last Review and Update: Nov 06, 2025