Scamming is a multi-billion dollar business. Yes, that’s right. It’s a business. Scammers set up networks, rent out warehouses to make fake call centers and never stop innovating how they attempt to scam you for money and information.
Job board scams have become more prevalent since remote work numbers have increased recently. Many job boards don’t verify every listing on their directory (it would require too much staffing and manual review).
When you’re looking for a remote job, this is how to protect yourself and your sensitive information.
Scammers have been copying legitimate listings, word for word
The first step is to identify. It isn’t easy because scammers copy and paste the same job descriptions from legit companies.
Google doesn’t index job listings properly, so there’s no check and balance for duplicate content. It’s not uncommon for companies to put out multiple job listings (on the same job board) for a single position. It keeps them on the top of results when applicants use the search filter “recent.”
Many job boards, such as Indeed, do their best to verify companies. Per their FAQ, it states, “Document Request: In order to vet accounts and ensure employers using Indeed’s products and services are screened properly…”
However, there’s nothing stopping scammers from…
