Employment scams and safe job searching

Know What to Avoid 

Some employment scams appear as job postings or classifieds while others may target victims through unsolicited email. 

Below are the most common scams:

• Money-Laundering Scams
  Money launderers offer "jobs" with commissions or pay as high as $2000 per day to process checks on behalf of foreign nationals. They recruit local citizens to "process payments" or "transfer funds," because as foreign nationals, they can't do it themselves. Learn more about money laundering scams here. »
• Reshipping Scams
  Reshipping scams typically require job seekers to receive packages of stolen goods-frequently consumer electronics-and then forward the packages, often outside the United States. Those who fall for reshipping scams may be liable for shipping charges and even the cost of goods purchased online with stolen credit cards. Read more about reshipping scams here. »
• Pre-pay/Work at Home Scams
  Although there are genuine jobs working at home, many "offers" are not valid forms of employment and have the simple goal of getting victims to make an initial "investment." Find out more about avoiding these scams. »