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Job Scams
- Reshipping Scam
- Money Mule
- Fake Check Scam
Reshipping Scam
Scam victims are usually offered at home jobs, which usually consist of shipping packages that are stolen goods. The malicious actor usually provides a check for reimbursement and compensation that is linked to a non-existent account. In addition to seeing their own paychecks bounce, those who fall for reshipping scams may be liable for shipping charges and even the cost of goods purchased online with stolen credit cards.
If you feel that you have been a victim of Fraud, we recommend that you file a report with the FBI online through the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) http://www.ic3.gov/.
Money Mule
Money Mule is someone that’s recruited unwillingly. The malicious actor will contact victim via spam emails, job search websites, etc. Malicious actor then convinces the victim to work for their "fake" company, and once recruitment is completed, money mules will receive funds into their account which is stolen. Mules are then asked to take these funds out of their account and send them to someone else, minus a commission payment.
If you feel that you have been a victim of Fraud, we recommend that you file a report with the FBI online through the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) http://www.ic3.gov/.
Fake Check Scam
In a fake check scam, victims are asked to deposit a check. Most common fake check scam is the victim applies online and gets hired. They get a check and are told to use the money. Once the malicious actor gets the details, they use them instantly, leaving the victim without the money when the bank figures out.
If you feel that you have been a victim of Fraud, we recommend that you file a report with the FBI online through the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) http://www.ic3.gov/.
Reshipping Scam
Scam victims are usually offered at home job, which usually consist of shipping out packages that are stolen goods. The scammer usually provides a check for reimbursement and compensation checks that would usually bounce. In addition to seeing their own paychecks bounce, those who fall for reshipping scams may be liable for shipping charges and even the cost of goods purchased online with stolen credit cards.
If you suspect you been a victim of a job scam please contact: [email protected]
Money Mule
Money Mule is someone that’s recruited, sometimes unwillingly. Fraudsters will contact victims via spam emails, job search websites, and etc. Jobs are usually advertised as, "representative", "sales manager", "customer service" Fraudsters then convince the victim to work for their "fake" company, and once you are recruited money mules will receive funds into their account. These funds will have been stolen by the fraudsters. Mules are then asked to take these funds out of their account and to send them to someone else, minus a commission payment.
File a report to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) or the FTC
If you suspect you been a victim of a job scam please contact: [email protected]
Fake Check Scam
In a fake check scam, a person you don’t know asks you to deposit a check— sometimes for several thousand dollars, and usually for more than you are owed — and send some of the money to another person. The scammers always have a good story to explain why you can’t keep all the money. They might say they need you to cover taxes or fees, you’ll need to buy supplies, or something else. Most common fake check scam is the victim applies online and gets hired as personal assistants. They get a check and are told to use the money to buy gift cards or to buy equipment or supplies for their new client. Once the scammers get the gift card PIN numbers, they use them instantly, leaving the "personal assistant" without the money when the bank figures out the check is bad.
If you suspect you been a victim of a job scam please contact: [email protected]
Phishing
Phishing is a scam used to trick users into divulging sensitive information. Malicious actor will often pose as a legitimate company in order to steal financial information or account credentials. Phishing emails usually contain attachments, or documents. If you receive an email that you suspect might be a phishing attempt, don't click on the URL within the message! Please be sure to check the destination URL on the link contained within BEFORE attempting to login or submit any information. By simply hovering your mouse pointer over the URL, many email applications will display information on where the URL actually takes you.
If you feel that you have been a victim of Fraud, we recommend that you file a report with the FBI online through the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) http://www.ic3.gov/.
Reporting a job
Please contact us if you are reporting a job listed on the CareerBuilder site. Helpful information would include any Job ID listed on the posting or the URL to the job, which you can copy and paste from the address bar.
Best Practice
Some basic best practices are your best mechanism to prevent fraud.
- Create a Unique password for your account.
- Do not share password with anyone.
- Never provide sensitive personal information during the initial application process.
- When applying for jobs online, be cautious of recruiters who ask you to send information to an email address that is not associated with the company. Email domain should contain actual company name, like @careerbuilder.com
- Be extremely careful providing information such as your Social Security number, Driver’s License number, Date of Birth, or other sensitive information that might make it easy for a malicious actor to use that information to steal your identity. We recommend that you never place this type of information on your resume. However, please keep in mind that most companies will require your social security number when filling out an actual application.
- If you are asked to fill out an application online, on that employer's website, you can check to see if that page is secure (the address bar should read "https:")
Reporting a job
Please contact us if you are reporting a job listed on the CareerBuilder site. Helpful information would include any Job ID listed on the posting or the URL to the job, which you can copy and paste from the address bar.