When you’re in college, money is always an issue, so an offer to make a little cash might be tempting, but Your BBB warns not to get caught up in something that could land you in big trouble. There is a new twist on a classic work-from-home scheme that specifically targets college students. Don’t let the promise of easy…
Category: Job Search
Job seekers: Don’t get caught in a LinkedIn scammer’s trap
With many job seekers using LinkedIn to market themselves to potential employers, scammers also are finding ways to exploit the site by posing as recruiters, Better Business Bureau of St. Louis warns. LinkedIn appeals to job seekers because it allows them to post their experience and resumes and then be contacted by potential employers or recruiters. Scammers…
‘Tis the season for seasonal jobs. BBB advises start early and watch out for fake job offers
As the holiday season approaches, many retailers, like Wal-Mart and Target, will start gearing up for the shopping crowds by hiring thousands of seasonal workers. Although the jobs are temporary, this is good news for so many people who have had a hard time landing a steady job in recent months, or perhaps years. According to the National Retail…
Avoid Falling Victim to Two Common Scams on Craigslist
Close to 200 consumers nationwide have filed complaints with BBB in the past year because they were scammed after responding to an ad on Craigslist. The most common scams involve renting a home or applying for a job. The following red flags may indicate you are dealing with someone using Craigslist to defraud people: The…
Don’t Fall Victim to Online Help Wanted Scams
As the unemployment rate continues to climb, desperate job seekers need to be extra careful not to get sucker punched by bogus help wanted ads. Recent job scams lure victims with phony data entry job listings on craigslist. Those who respond to these postings are contacted via email claiming to have been chosen for an…
