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Keep Getting Texts About Job Offers? Don’t Fall For This Common Scam

Job offer scams are a perennial favorite of sketchy grifters — the latest model comes in the form of a fake job text message. Read More

The LinkedIn job scam is global. The hook is local

LinkedIn job scams have become a borderless epidemic, preying on the hopes of desperate job seekers and costing victims across the globe anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $25,000. Read More

Don’t fall for that fake job: 6 LinkedIn scams to watch out for

Whether you’re a seasoned vet in your profession or fresh in the field and looking to land your first gig, LinkedIn has become an invaluable resource for anyone on the hunt for a new job. Read More

Text message job scam: Six things to do if you get a text

This year alone, more than 300 people have reported text hiring scams, which is why the Better Business Bureau wants all job seekers to be aware of these scams as we enter the holiday hiring season. Read More

Holiday scams to watch out for this season

Scammers frequently mimic legitimate charities during the holidays, hoping to exploit people’s generosity. They may use names that sound like real organizations or share emotional stories to push for ... Read More

SCAM ALERT: BBB warns South Carolinians to watch out for fake investment, Medicare calls

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - From fake Bitcoin investments to phony Medicare enrollment offers, scammers are getting more creative as the holidays approach. As online shopping and charitable giving ramp up, ... Read More

4 common scams to watch out for this holiday season

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself. Read More