subject: Overview Of Fake Job Offer [print this page] The past several years have seen the rise of fake job offers. People who need a second job, or have been laid off, are the primary targets for this. However, in these cases you often are required to either give them a full resume or some starting money.
First of all, let common sense kick in: don't trust an organization wanting to bill you to be on their payroll. Any real job or real company looking to employ actual help never charges applicants -- when was the last time you were charged to work? This sort of deception is very popular and very appealing -- many people have lost the little money they had left to this trap. Naturally, if you're offered an overseas job from home, you shouldn't trust it.
One of the fake job offers that one often sees advertised is addressing envelopes at home. This requires hours of work with little or no return. Usually the applicant must pay high postage fees and, many times, is not paid after doing the work.
However, people want employment so badly, especially since the economy is in a terrible state. Scam artists are profiting from these desperate people more than ever. You can also get scammed by offers to get paid for making crafts at your home as well as the envelope addressing job. If you get to the point where you're having a phone conversation with your possible employer, you might want to figure out whether or not this company is legitimate, which can be done with the help of a telephone look-up service like rapid-phone-lookup.com/478/469/, which can show you if the number is tied to a scam artist.
No matter what job offer you're given, you must always be careful when giving out your personal information. It is true that legitimate companies ask for things like your social security number and previous employment details, but these pieces of information are also was con-artists use to steal your identity, amongst other things. Try only giving out this sort of information on a face-to-face basis only.
Today, the internet is being used almost exclusively by most legitimate companies looking to hire. This has worked out well for scam artists, who can also use the net to post fake applications and things all to steal your information and/or money. A typical resume will include your name, address, phone number, and your ENTIRE work history. Even your work history can be used against you in the wrong hands.
Always look for a company logo and company information -- any legitimate company looking to make a job offer has a logo, and will provide information on itself. Whenever you're seeking employment from an online source, always make sure to research the company to make sure it is authentic before submitting a resume.
Whenever anybody is answering an ad for employment to supplement their income, employed or unemployed, it is imperative that they identify (or be able to identify) the person or company offering to employ them through any or various governmental agencies. Naturally, it's easy to recognize a company that has a good reputation and gives out it's information freely. Even so, it's wise to research any company or job opportunity you're given, despite this. Should anyone ever become a victim of a scam like identity theft, recovery is nearly impossible -- so it's always best to be a little skeptical, because that caution could go a long way in today's world.
