How Do You Spot A Phony Job Ad?
Phony job ads have become more and more commonplace. Many times, these are simply gateways into money scams or identity theft. Don’t waste your time and effort by applying and getting sucked into these dubious advertisements. Read the ad to see if it tells you the company’s name. While not all advertisements that leave out the company’s name are frauds, there are many that use this anonymity to draw curious people in. Be very cautious of organizations who post an ad this way. Be wary of any advertisement that does not tell you specifics about the job like the title, required qualifications or the basic duties of the position. Some companies will skimp on this information, especially in places where they pay by the word, like newspapers. Most will give you some basic information about the job. Know what the basic salary is for the position you are looking for. Many times, phony job ads will advertise a large pay advantage over legitimate jobs in the field. This is a tactic used to sucke
