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Have I got a Job for You! - How to Prevent Employment and Business Fraud  
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Tags: Jobs, Employment Scams, Internet Crime, Cyber Crime, Internet Crime Prevention, IC3

When posting a resume you can often get unsolicited job offers. Some of these may be to good to be true. Here is how to prevent becoming a victim of employment and business fraud.

	Be wary of inflated claims of product effectiveness.
	Be cautious of exaggerated claims of possible earnings or profits.
	Beware when money is required up front for instructions or products.
	Be leery when the job posting claims "no experience necessary".
	Do not give your social security number when first interacting with your prospective employer.
	Be cautious when dealing with individuals outside of your own country.
	Be wary when replying to unsolicited emails for work-at-home employment.
	Research the company to ensure they are authentic.
	Contact the Better Business Bureau to determine the legitimacy of the company.

Lister: Andrea
Source: IC3

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