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Job Applicants – What To Do About Identity Theft

August 18, 2008 By Chris Miller

Identity theft is nothing new. Each year, millions of people cope with having their identities stolen. But, many unwary job applicants are fooled by fake job postings that exist primarily to steal their identity. Millions of job-seekers carelessly post their sensitive personal information online. Criminals can use this information to wreak havoc. Here’s what job applicants can do to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.

scam Avoiding Fraudulent Postings

Many types of job postings are well-known scams. You should be wary of postings that advertise jobs for courier services and envelope stuffing. Jewelry making job openings should also raise a red flag. Similarly, applicants should be cautious about postings for overseas jobs. While they can potentially lead to valid employment opportunities, many of them have been designed to lure unsuspecting job applicants. Their goal is often to tempt job-seekers into providing their social security numbers, driver’s license numbers and even bank account information. Unfortunately, doing so can expose them to identity theft.

Knowing What To Look For

First, you should avoid providing sensitive information to potential employers until you’re convinced that a job opening is authentic. Second, if you’re unsure about a job posting, ask for references and check them. Third, do some due diligence. Try to determine how long the company that is advertising a position has been in business. Find out if there are any complaints that have been filed with the Better Business Bureau. Fourth, get every promise in writing before moving forward.

Having your identity stolen while looking for a job can be devastating. But, if you avoid common job posting scams and take a few precautionary steps, you can avoid becoming an identity theft victim. Then, you can pursue legitimate job opportunities with reliable employers.

Filed Under: Identity Theft Tagged With: Identity Theft, Job Posting Scams

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