Laurie Braddy breaks down how fake job scams work and what to watch for. Red flags include requests for your Social Security number early on, being asked to send money, and fake posts using real company names. Always verify the employer and never share personal or banking info until you have a real offer.
Hey guys, it's Lori with career coaching now. And today I just want to bring you some tips on fake jobs. So I'm hearing a lot. It's, it's not new. It's been going on for years and years, but I think it's more prevalent now. And people are, these fake jobs are literally tackling or going after the most vulnerable job seekers. So there's a couple things that you can do to safeguard yourself against fake jobs. The first thing is, you know when you see a job posted and you apply to it, that's great. You may not always research before you apply, but if you just apply and you get something back stating that they want to do an interview, whether it's no matter what type of interview, phone interview, whether it's a virtual interview, that's fine. But when, whenever somebody asks you for personal information, like your Social Security number and you know, any type of thing, that would happen during the hiring process, but much, much later, don't give them that. It usually means, unless it's a government type position, but I'm talking private sector right now, it usually means that it is a scam, it's some kind of fake position. They should never ask you for any type of personal information. You're just having an interview. You're, you know, so you shouldn't have to give any personal information. Another thing that's happening is these scams where a fake position or a fake employer will ask you to send money. And yes, people are actually falling for this, especially the vulnerable people, people who are desperate. Never, ever, ever give your checking account again any information whatsoever. If you're not sure if it's a scam or not, you know, go into the person's profile, go into the company, make sure it matches. A lot of times these fake jobs are using real company names. They're actually posing as these real, real companies come to find out it's just a scam. So again, to safeguard yourself, do a little bit more research. Especially if you get something back saying they want to interview you, it's fine to get on the phone with somebody or to video, or to go in person, whatever, but again, don't give any personal information. I could go on and on about this because it is such a hot topic, but you know, just understand that there are so many people out there right now who are targeting you. So just keep yourself safe. Again, research, research, research. And never, ever, ever give anyone any information until you actually have a bona fide job offer. And even then you want to make sure the company is legitimate because it's not always legitimate. All right, guys, Again, it's Laurie with career coaching now. And I will be back again soon for some more interview stories, both horror stories and success stories. Take care. Stay.
