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flag Scammers are posing as employers offering fake remote jobs, demanding money upfront, and stealing $62 million in 2024.

flag As fall hiring begins, scammers are targeting job seekers with fake remote job offers, often requesting money for background checks, equipment, or training, or sending fake checks. flag Red flags include communication via encrypted apps like Signal, lack of clear employer details, unsolicited offers, and promises of high pay with little effort. flag Legitimate employers use official email, require interviews, and never ask for upfront payments. flag The FTC reported $62 million lost to job scams in 2024. flag To stay safe, verify employers using reverse lookup tools, avoid sharing financial info, and report suspicious offers to the FTC. flag If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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