What Is A Job Scam?

In plain words, a job scam is a fake online job advertisement targeting job seekers with the purpose of stealing money or personal information.

What Are the Warning Signs of a Job Scam?

Here are some warning signs that will help you identify a job scam that aims to get your money and personal information.

• You get a job offer without sending an application or having an interview with
  the company.
• The employer asks for your credit card details or asks you to wire money.
• You are offered above-market compensation for less work.
• The company asks you to pay a fee for training.
• The salary information isn’t clear.
• The employer asks for your personal information, such as your driver’s license number or your social security number.

How to Protect Yourself?

• You get a job offer without sending an application or having an interview with
  the company.
• The employer asks for your credit card details or asks you to wire money.
• You are offered above-market compensation for less work.
• The company asks you to pay a fee for training.
• The salary information isn’t clear.
• The employer asks for your personal information, such as your driver’s license number or your social security number.