Employment Scam (Better Business Bureau) — Bogus job postings, recruitment emails and online ads, often illegally using legitimate company names, are all tools scammers use to defraud people seeking employment. Always be suspicious of quick offers with high salaries or pre-payment requests for coaching, training or certifications, and never share personal information until you’re certain a job posting is legitimate. Many employment scams also offer advanced payment for supplies. These checks will often bounce, costing you money.

Added November 6, 2026