Gather knowledge of the top ten Internet Job scams to stay aware of them –
1. Envelope Stuffing Scam – This is a postcard mailing opportunity that though looks very official but doesn’t work at all. They are just a form of scam that dupe people of their money in the name of joining fee.
2. Employment with the Federal Government – There are deceptive job postings that promise jobs with Federal agencies such as Postal Service, wildlife jobs, Border Patrol and wildlife jobs etc. A fee is demanded on the pretext of career counseling services resume editing and preparation of employment exams.
3. Apply for Government Grants Scam - Here fraudulent government grants are promised via direct mail campaigns, especially for the elderly.
4. Work from Home Scam – This is the most common kind of the job scam that entices educated housewives.
5. Rebate Processing Scam – Here an ad is posted that guides over how to earn money by processing rebates.
6. Online Search Scam – Here thousands of dollars are promised for conducting online search
7. Medical Billing Scam – This scam promises an establishment of medical billing business in lieu of an investment.
8. Pre-Screened Jobs scam
9. The Mystery Shopper Scam
10. Money Laundering Scam
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