CAREER SCAM PRINT GUIDE

A one-page public safety handout for fake recruiter and job text scams.

Top warning signs

• Unexpected recruiter contact from an unfamiliar number, email, or account
• The entire interview process happens only in text or chat
• Unusually high pay for simple remote work
• “We’ll mail a check for equipment/supplies”

Immediate action steps

• Stop contact and save all messages, screenshots, and documents
• Contact bank/payment provider if money moved
• If you shared personal information, treat it as a possible identity theft risk
• Report it to the FTC, IC3, the job platform, and the real company being impersonated