How to Report a Job Scam

How to Report a Job Scam How to Report a Job Scam More people get caught in job and employment Internet scams each day. Scammers try to fraudulently get you to wire money or collect your personal information, or attempt any one of a variety of other  job scams  designed to take advantage of job hunters seeking to find employment online. A red flag is prospective employers who seem desperate to hire you and indiscriminate about your qualifications. If the opportunity seems too good to be true, then theres a change that its not legitimate. Types of Online Job Scams For example, you might be told that you will receive $490 per week. Then you receive another email saying that there was a mistake and the company accidentally sent you $3,200. When you receive  the check, youre supposed to wire the rest of the money to someone else. That could be an attempt to get you to part with your money. The check from the company wont clear, and youll have already wired the money to a third party.? This is only one example of the many ways scammers prey on people seeking employment. Some of these scams are complicated, and it can be easy to think they are legitimate. There are warning signs to help you navigate your decision whether a job posting is legitimate. Keeping them in mind is essential. How to Report a Scam What should you do if youve been scammed or almost scammed? Heres how to report a scam, including where and how to report an employment scam. 1. File a Report With the Internet Crime Complaint Center   The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The Internet Crime Complaint Center accepts online Internet crime complaints. To file a report, youll need to provide the following information: Your name, mailing address, and telephone number.The name, address, telephone number, and web address, if available, of the individual or organization you believe defrauded you.Specific details on how, why, and when you believe you were defrauded. 2. File a Report With the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) The Federal Trade Commission, the nations consumer protection agency, collects complaints about companies, business practices, and identity theft. 3. Report the Company to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Enter the company name or the website into the Better Business Bureau search box to find out whether there have been complaints and whether the company has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau. You can file your complaint online. 4. Report a Fraudulent Website to Google If you believe youve encountered a website that is designed to look like a legitimate website in an attempt to steal users personal information, heres to report it to Google. 5. Report a Fraudulent Advertisement to the Site Where it is Listed You can also report a scam job posting directly to the site where it is listed. For example, on Indeed, visit the Contact Indeed page: What best describes you?Select: Job SeekerWhat do you need help with?Select: Report a Job Listing