20 Common Remote Job Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them

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19. Social Media Recruitment Scams
Scammers often use social media to create fake profiles and job postings to target job seekers. Be cautious of any job offers received through social media, especially if they request sensitive information or offer unrealistic job opportunities. Legitimate employers will not require payment or sensitive information upfront, and you should always research the company and verify the legitimacy of any job offers before providing any personal information or making any financial commitments.

20. Wire Transfer Scams
Wire transfer scams involve moving funds from one account to another, often as part of a money laundering scheme. Be cautious of any job offers that require you to handle wire transfers or move funds on behalf of the company. Legitimate employers will not require you to handle financial transactions, and you should always research the company and verify the legitimacy of any job offers before providing any personal information or making any financial commitments.

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