Many Americans are on the hunt for the perfect remote job or side hustle, and criminal scammers are ready to exploit these ambitions. With workfrom- home jobs increasing in popularity and employment scams on the rise, now is a great time to review the warning signs of a shady job posting.
• Work-From-Home Job Scams Beware of any job that offers a large income with little to no training or experience. Likewise, avoid any position that requires you to pay in advance for certification, training, or equipment. Business offers guaranteed to “pay off quickly” or “double your investment” are also highly suspicious.
Make sure to check that job sites specializing in remote work screen the openings and companies listed, and don’t assume a position is genuine just because it was posted on a legitimate job board. It could still be a scam. Furthermore, it’s important to be cautious of online testimonials; work-athome sites are full of fake personal stories of people claiming to make thousands of dollars a month because they took advantage of this “amazing opportunity.”
