ProPublica--Scammers Are Using Fake Job Ads to Steal People’s Identities
From Facebook to LinkedIn to Indeed, ads are popping up that promise well-paying jobs — if applicants provide their Social Security numbers and other details up front. Scammers then use the information to apply for unemployment benefits.
ProPublica--How to Avoid Being Scammed by Fake Job Ads
Phony job advertisements are proliferating on the internet, often as part of identity-theft schemes. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to them.
