​Employment Offer Scam

In addition to the stress of having to look for a new job, job seekers must consider the possibility that the job posting is a scam to obtain their personal information. Scammers will post jobs on popular job posting sites. When the candidate calls the person posting the job, the suspect will make the job look wonderful and act as if they are going through the hiring process. They will ask for identifying information including bank accounts. Then they will get into your accounts and steal your money.
 
Always double check the source of the ad. Check the phone number online. Always ask to call the person back to avoid spoofing calls. Never give out your personal information until you are hired. Always use a two-factor authentication process for your financial accounts.

Also, these scammers advertise jobs on the web and social media or reach out to those who have posted resumes on job boards. They also may involve reshipping goods purchased with stolen credit cards. Other common scams promise jobs but provide victims with counterfeit checks, asking them to send money to a supposed third party for equipment to perform the job. Source>>  
 
https://abc11.com/careers/scammers-target-job-seekers-during-pandemic/10552185/
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/taxonomy/term/866
https://www.bbb.org/scamtips/