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📢 Beware of Fake Job Offers: My Personal Story 👀 I applied for a position at a well-known global brand and was contacted by a recruiter. After exchanging a few emails, completing a test, and doing a written “interview,” I was thrilled to receive a job offer. But I noticed something unusual – the email address did not originate from an official company domain. Sensing something was off, I insisted on continuing our communication through official company channels and requested the name(s) of the HR personnel who would handle the next steps and onboarding. As I expected, the emails stopped immediately. This experience was a harsh reminder to always be vigilant when applying for jobs. Scammers can be very convincing, but there are always red flags to watch out for, such as unofficial email addresses, unrealistic promises, and unprofessional communication. I want to end this on a positive note and remind everyone to be careful and look out for these warning signs. If you ever encounter suspicious job offers, report them: FTC Fraud Report https://lnkd.in/eQ8zSYWq. Here's a guide to help you protect yourself: FTC Employment Scam Guide https://lnkd.in/ek8NAZnB. Additionally, you can report employment scams to: ✅ Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) https://www.ic3.gov/ ✅ Better Business Bureau (BBB) https://lnkd.in/eAyY4CuP ✅ Google’s Report Phishing Page https://lnkd.in/eaK8G4HN Good luck! Stay strong, safe, and vigilant! 💪 #jobsearch, #careers, #careertips, #digitalmarketing, #humanresources

🛑 Attention – Job Posting SCAM Alert! 🛑 It has come to our attention that individuals are illegally using our name to offer fraudulent employment opportunities. While these messages can often look authentic, they are not affiliated with our company. If you believe you have encountered fraudulent activity like this, please file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (https://lnkd.in/egh3Rgp)   How to spot potential fraud? •The message may have come from free web-based email applications like Yahoo, Gmail, or AOL. •The message may contain grammatical or spelling errors. •You may be asked to pay a fee or supply banking / financial information. •You may be made to feel that action is urgent, and that lack of action will lead to negative consequences. •You may be asked to contact other unrelated individuals or businesses like lawyers, banks, travel agencies, couriers, or immigration processing firms. •The FTC has additional examples at: https://lnkd.in/dYUjMUrv

🚨 Alert: Rise in Employment Scams Amid Economic Downturn 🚨   In these challenging times, it's vital to stay vigilant against employment scams. Unfortunately, Omnicell, like many other organizations, has observed an increase in fake job offers and interview phishing scams.   🔍 What to Look Out For: ◾ Unsolicited job offers or interview requests via text or email. ◾ Requests to click on links, open PDFs, or provide personal information. ◾ Communications not originating from an official Omnicell email address (ending in @omnicell.com).   📧 Remember: ◾ Omnicell will never send job solicitations in such a manner. ◾ All legitimate Omnicell correspondence will come exclusively from an email address ending in @omnicell.com.   ❗ If You Encounter a Scam: 1. Do Not open attachments or click on any links in suspicious emails. 2. Report the incident to the US government at https://lnkd.in/dsasPiBF. 3. Notify the Omnicell recruiting team at recruiting@omnicell.com for further assistance.   👍 Staying Safe: As a candidate, your diligence is crucial. Always verify the source of job-related communications, and when in doubt, reach out directly to the organization for confirmation. Let's combat these scams together and ensure a safe job-searching experience for all. #EmploymentScams #JobSearchSafety #OmnicellCareers #RecruitmentAlert

Ever received a message sharing an offer that seemed too good to be true? Scammers are getting craftier, impersonating trusted platforms like JobLeads or other companies! How do you tell the real deal from a potential scam? Check out our latest blog post for key tips on identifying genuine company communications and staying one step ahead of the scammers. Your safety is our top priority. Read more and join the fight against online fraud. https://ow.ly/Gzm350QxWq8 #OnlineSecurity #Scammers #ScamAlert #JobLeads

❗ WARNING ❗ SCAMMER ALERT ❗ Thank you Elite Law Advisors for the great tips! Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake jobs on LinkedIn and other job platforms Scammers are lurking on LinkedIn and other job sites, posing as “recruiters” for well-known companies. But instead of looking to hire you, they’re really looking to take your money and personal information. It starts with a direct message on a job search site like Indeed or LinkedIn. The “recruiter” says you have exactly the skill set they’re looking for. Next, they’ll email an official-looking invitation for a virtual interview along with a Job Briefing guide that gives you details about your job duties and job benefits. (Did that email come from a personal email, not a company account? That’s a red flag.) After the virtual interview, you get an official-looking offer letter, complete with the company’s name and logo. But after they offer you the job, they’ll push for your money and personal information. You’ll get an invoice (it’s fake) for equipment like a computer they’ll order for you, but tell you to pay for — using cash, Zelle, or PayPal. They promise to reimburse you. But they won’t because it’s a scam. Or, instead, they’ll ask for your personal information, like your driver’s license, Social Security, or bank account number, to fill out “employment paperwork.” And they want it before they’ll answer your questions about the job. But if you share it, they might steal your identity. To spot these scams, know that honest employers will never ask you to pay upfront fees for a job or for equipment. And they won’t ask you to pay them using cash, Zelle or PayPal. Anyone who does is a scammer. To avoid these scams, never give out personal information before doing some research. Contact the company directly using a phone number you know to be legitimate — not one you got from the “recruiter.” Or go to the company’s website. If you can’t confirm the job is real, it could be a scam. The FTC has resources to help you spot job scams. If you spot a scam, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Search Terms scam imposter Topics Jobs and Making Money Money-Making Opportunities and Investments Jobs Scams Job Scams Business Impersonators 

Did you know there are actual dangers of applying to fake job postings? Job postings that are parts of scams can lead to identity theft and bank fraud. We want to help you stay vigilant and protect your information. Read our most recent blog for more information on the impacts of applying to these fake jobs. https://lnkd.in/gTKBE2hj #JobSearch #ScamAlert #IdentityTheft

A couple of things I found out today that you may benefit from (or, if you already know, so much the better!) If you're on Indeed looking for work, even if you opted into all forms of communication, they do not let you know if an employer has messaged you. Not so much as a badge by your inbox icon when you log in. So if you're using Indeed, make sure you open the site and click to open your inbox daily. The other thing is that text scammers and InMail message scammers here on LI seem to be on the rise right now. They will message you saying they got your info on Indeed or LI, but when you ask them to identify their job listing on that platform, they don't have a listing. The job also isn't listed on the website of the company they purport to represent, or if it is, there is a mismatch with what they've told you in terms of pay, location, etc. They're pushy, they're vague, and you always get a feeling that something is wrong. Don't ignore that feeling. I've blocked two of these scammers within the past week. I've also reported them to the Federal Trade Commission. Here is the link where you can report job scams. I highly encourage you to report any that you receive. https://lnkd.in/eCwccasA

Heads up, #CoverWhale community! 🚨 We've noticed some suspicious activity involving scammers using our old logo/job posts, altering them, and posting fraudulent job offers on various employment websites. These posts are aimed to deceive candidates into sharing personal information. If you come across a dubious job opening supposedly from us, please report it immediately to the FTC at https://lnkd.in/egh3Rgp. For verified current job openings at Cover Whale, always refer directly to our official website: https://lnkd.in/g4MM24PE. Advise caution and let's stay safe online! 💻🛡️ #OnlineSafety #ScamAlert #CyberSecurity #CoverWhaleCareers

Hey all. I (almost) got scammed so y'all don't have too. Scams are getting very detailed and in my opinion hard to spot if you don't know where to look. Things that could be obvious to some were things that could be oversighted. 1. Check the email. If a company, that you didn't apply for reaches out to you have a guard up and verify the email its coming from. Sometimes it can be as small as an added letter. Or an Inc at the end of a company name that doesn't belong as it was in my case. (Rothy's vs RothysInc.) If you are unsure about an email at all. Don't respond! Or find a way to verify legitimacy. 2. Cross Reference. Find who your speaking with on LinkedIn. Most likely they have an account and are connected with the company. So if you are unsure if you are being scammed. Ask them to connect on LinkedIn and if they refuse or say they will at a later time. Be firm or Hardstop. Like in my case there was a real profile. However it is my belief now that the scammers were catfishing as Caryn (Margolis) Jellin, JD, PHR, SHRM-CP as they refused to respond when prompted. I've tried to connect and let her know but have not had success yet. 3. Do not do text based interviews. This might be a new thing but its not worth it. If this is the companies offer, push for over video or in person if possible. If its a legit company I doubt they would ever refuse. Not only is it a waste of time with the response waits but its awkward and there is no personality that goes into it which is half of getting hired! 4. Forms. If you did go through the interview and your still unsure. When you get the W2 or W4 form. ENSURE that the companies ID and signature is already signed on the form. Do Not fill out a form with your social security if there is not already information of who your signing it over to on there. Honestly if you have any doubt at all, even if there's an ID, don't fill it out. 5. Never send money!! Never receive money and then send that money to someone else to buy equipment or supplies. No matter what. You either have the company supply you with the materials or you buy them yourself for yourself so the receipt is in your hands and get a reimbursement. Make sure there are invoices and proper documentation that includes both party's information. Especially if its a check!! Checks can bounce after funds are received and leave you with no money and no equipment. Things to do if its too late and they have your info.. to prevent identity fraud. https://lnkd.in/e6p-tFvw Also check with the banks to see their policies on checks and how long to wait to make sure it will not be pulled or bounce. Some banks allow 90 days for issuer to claim and pull it. Do not spend it until your sure its safe. There's so much but I reached limit. Please lookout for scams. Don't let people take advantage and use you! Thankfully all they got was wasting my time (still too much). Good luck and stay safe!!