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1. Eight Ways to Guard
Against Identity Theft
When Applying for Jobs Online

2. Although an on-line job search provides rich opportunity
for finding great employment, it is also a minefield of fraud
and scams, making it difficult to tell the credible jobs
from the fake.

3. Whether you’re looking for a job as a financial advisor,
nurse or teacher, it’s important to be a savvy searcher.

4. Although scammers get smarter all the time, there are
ways to tell whether a posting is fraudulent …

5. … how to protect your identity while applying and what to
do if the worst happens and you do get scammed.

6. “

7. It should have both
a physical address
and a business license.

8. You can Google the name
of the firm and call the number
to check on the listing.

9. “

10. If more information is requested, listen to your interior smoke detector,
particularly if your Social Security, bank account or PayPal information
is requested.

11. Scammers can use this information to set up accounts in your name
or access your personal accounts.

12. “

13. A job posting offering cash pay,
much higher pay that is normal
for the job or a promise of work
from home or in exotic locations
could very likely be a scam.

14. Some scammers post fraudulent
job openings on legitimate career
boards looking for information
from your resume …

15. … such as name, address, phone
and, if they’re really lucky,
a Social Security number, date of birth
or driver’s license number.

16. Others may contact you directly
by email pretending to be from a legitimate
job site.

17. Since many people apply
for numerous jobs,
they bank on you simply figuring
you’d forgotten applying for the job.

18. “

19. It is completely unnecessary
for an initial contact
and can be compromised
even on the most secure sites.

20. When posting a resume,
look for privacy controls
on the website.

21. Sites like Monster.com
have a variety of security levels
to choose from.

22. “

23. Some scammers claim they need this information up-front to initiate
automatic deposit of paychecks, and then simply rob the account.

24. Never give direct deposit information until you have met
with the company, been interviewed, are confident of the legitimacy
of the business and have an offer of employment in writing.

25. “

26. Use a different user name
and password on job sites
and/or create a separate email
address just for your job search.

27. Some people even use
a post office box as an address
rather than posting their physical
address.

28. If you don’t want to give out
your regular cell phone
or your home phone, buy
a temporary cell phone for job
interviews or resume listings.

29. If, despite all your efforts, you are scammed and feel your identity
has been stolen, contact the police immediately.

30. You should also have a red flag placed on your credit report
to help stop anyone from opening new credit in your name.

31. Afterwards, monitor your credit report carefully to be sure
there is no fraudulent activity.

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33. Our finance industry recruiters are always ready to
accommodate questions and applications.

34. View the listing here:
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