Be extra careful when looking for work in cyberspace. The FBI is investigating some cases that involve fake job interviews and offers of employment that are actually ways to lure people into helping crime rings. Job candidates should be cautious when seeking employment online, according to the FBI. The FBI has released a warning, saying it is investigating several "online employment scams. The FBI outlined several schemes and told candidates to protect their information and be skeptical of some prospective employers. Some of the cases under investigation involve fake job interviews or offers of employment that are actually ways to lure people into helping crime rings. According to the warning, fake recruiters are pretending to do background checks or set up bank accounts for direct deposit. Instead of getting a job, the candidates become victims of identity theft or owners of empty bank accounts. (Information Week)
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
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