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05-09-2017, 02:00 AM
Online jobs: How to dodge scams and time-wasters
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At best, online jobs let you make money (https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/finance/how-to-make-money-at-home-and-online/)*without requiring you to commute or even wear pants. At worst, these gigs trick you into giving up money and personal information. And, somewhere between these extremes, online work can waste your time.
Learn how to spot scams and fruitless assignments when searching for online jobs or receiving convenient — if mysterious — opportunities in your inbox.
Recognize scams
Be wary of job posts that include any of the following red flags:
You’re promised exclusive government listings: The Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau websites caution against posts that offer special access to certain federal government jobs or guarantee placement for a fee. Information for all available federal positions is public and free at usajobs.gov. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2017/05/08/how-to-spot-online-jobs-dodge-scams-time-wasters/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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Learn how to spot scams and fruitless assignments when searching for online jobs or receiving convenient — if mysterious — opportunities in your inbox.
Recognize scams
Be wary of job posts that include any of the following red flags:
You’re promised exclusive government listings: The Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau websites caution against posts that offer special access to certain federal government jobs or guarantee placement for a fee. Information for all available federal positions is public and free at usajobs.gov. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2017/05/08/how-to-spot-online-jobs-dodge-scams-time-wasters/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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