How to avoid job scams

One common job scam involves a fraudster impersonating a real company and reaching out to their target by text, email or phone. — Photo by Sunil Ray on Unsplash

When you’re hunting for work, a text alerting you to a new listing that sounds like your dream job could be your big break. But it could also be a scam designed to steal your personal information and money.

“Employment scams have been around for awhile, but as technology like AI advances, we’ve seen more scammers try to take advantage of job seekers,” says Toni Frana, lead career expert at FlexJobs, an online platform for flexible job postings.