HONOLULU (KHON2) â The Better Business Bureau has a warning if youâre looking for a job. New employment scams could lead to identity theft and credit card fraud.
âThey seem very professional, know what theyâre doing, and claim to have seen your resume on a job search site,â Freitas said. âBut first you need to download this messaging app which you now put on your device.â
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Most of the apps you can download arenât inherently dangerous, but the fact is that scammers want a way to keep in touch with you. Once they can, they will start asking personal questions.
âThe scammer will then want your name, address, date of birth, banking information,â Freitas said. âNow they have all this information. They can now steal your identity and gain access to your bank account. »
So if youâre unsure whether a job posting is legit or not, Freitas said it doesnât hurt to check with the real company before proceeding.
âIf that means calling the company to verify you received it, thatâs a really good place to start because you need to know who youâre dealing with and make sure itâs a legitimate company,â Freitas said.
There are other tips from the BBB. Beware of jobs that make you immediately receive or return money. Real companies donât normally send money until the job is done. Beware of easy hires. If someone wants to hire you without meeting you in person or virtually, itâs probably a scam. Finally, research the job posting, either online or by calling the company yourself.
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