JOB SCAMS
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There are simple steps to determine if online job listings are valid or not. Take the time to make sure the dream job listing you found on the Internet isn't about to become your biggest nightmare!
By Kaylee Todd | Published 2/15/2009
If sailing the open seas for months on end sounds like your dream job, avoid these cruise ship job scams that could leave you unemployed.
By Steve Thompson | Published 4/4/2008
In this job scam, fake job offer letters are mailed to the victim and money is swindled in the guise of fake visa and work permits.
By Gyani | Published 2/17/2008
Want to know how you can avoid online job scams? Read on for some quick tips.
By Rena Tan | Published 11/21/2007
Don't get sucked into a freelance work from home job scam. Discover some common freelance job scams, warning signs to look out for, and things you can do to protect yourself and find out if that freelance job offer is a legitimate work from home job.
By Jennifer Mattern | Published 4/27/2006
Work-at-home job scams are showing up everywhere. A little research is all it takes to avoid falling victim to these scams.
By Megan Freed | Published 5/9/2006
Although it is possible to make money working from home, there are some problems. Those are work-at-home scams. If you are not careful, you may become a victim. How do you avoid work-at-home scams after a job layoff?
By Jennifer Foote | Published 5/15/2009
Many, if not most, employment ads on Craigslist are scams. So, if you find yourself looking at job ads on Craigslist, be careful about scams.
By Michael Segers | Published 4/28/2009
An article that discusses the latest scams in employment. Discusses ways to avoid being scammed.
By Money Man | Published 3/28/2008
With the economy suffering, many are turning to second jobs or trying to find work. Unfortunately the scam artists are taking advantage of your situation.
By Steven J Smith, PHR | Published 1/15/2010
Are you looking for extra work as a writer? While the web offers some great leads be sure to keep in mind that if it's too good to be true, it probably is. Read more on how to spot job scams.
By free2cr8 | Published 1/22/2009
Following are three things to look out for that will tell you if a home based work opportunity is real. If you keep this advice in mind, you should have no problem avoiding work-from-home jobs scams.
By Yuwanda Black | Published 7/10/2009
Unfortunately, there are still many job ad scams in some markets of Craigslist. Here are some tips to avoid being a victim.
By Sunna Schein | Published 4/30/2009
Discover how to investigate online jobs to make sure you are not signing yourself up for a scam.
By Michael Dilthey | Published 11/4/2009
Work-at-home scams and how to protect yourself.
By Karen C. Abbott | Published 3/17/2009
The internet is full of opportunities, but not all of them are solid gold. Learn about some of the most popular scams that are out to waster your valuable time and money.
By Tabitha Blades | Published 12/12/2008
While the freelance marketplace can seem flooded with work at home scams, there really are legitimate ways to earn a living online. Here are ten examples of online freelance job opportunities.
By Jennifer Mattern | Published 11/24/2006
Finding a job is not easy, but Craig's list makes it that much harder.
By Artiste | Published 3/29/2009
Creating more opportunities for getting a job when they are scarce. Being creative can give you the edge you need to help you land a job.
By Tammy Kane | Published 9/24/2009
Common scams that appear in inboxes on a daily basis.
By Tabitha Akery | Published 5/11/2009
Links to online job banks catering to freelance writers.
By Noetic Notes | Published 12/31/2008
How to Avoid Job-Search Scams During the Recession
By DD | Published 11/8/2009
Looking for a job or new career is a tedious task. Sifting through websites, seeding out the spam and never hearing from anyone can be tiring. I've compiled some places to look and some tips for your Job Search that I think will help you greatly.
By TARA DOWLING | Published 2/11/2009
Beware of job scams that could lead to much more trouble than they're worth.
By Penny White | Published 11/25/2009
As if it isn't difficult enough already to find a job, there's nothing worse than fake job listings during a recession. Don't be a victim. Find out how to spot and avoid them.
By Stephen Pomposello | Published 12/15/2009
This article provides useful information about overseas jobs scams, including how to detect and how to avoid them.
By Andrew Miller | Published 12/15/2009
Are you a pretty crafty person? Are you looking for a way to be able to make money from home by creating the beautiful crafts that you enjoy?
By Kathryn Neumeyer | Published 8/1/2008
A guide to helping people decide which job search Web sites would be most beneficial to them.
By Whitney Hawks | Published 11/25/2009
Compared to other online sites for job seekers, Craigslist offers a seemingly endless list of job opportunities.
By Carlos Cabezas Lopez | Published 7/14/2008
You have been looking for a job all over the place and you are almost tempted to give it up and apply at a fast food chain
By brent florence | Published 12/18/2006
Many people want to find work-at-home jobs and there are opportunities offered every day, both online and offline. Here are some to steer clear of.
By Angela Coleman | Published 11/15/2006
Here are a few of the perils of Internet job searching: e-mail harvesters, affiliate hunters, identity thieves, money launderers, crooks looking for mules, and traffickers in stolen goods.
By D.L.K. | Published 9/24/2006
What were the top scam of 2006 and how can you avoid getting scammed in 2007? As consumers get more savvy to scams, the scammers are creating new ploys to swindle hard-working folks out of their money.
By Pam Gaulin | Published 1/29/2007
How many times have you come across an e-mail guaranteeing you an easy way to make money or an ad in the newspaper guaranteeing you a job that asked for money up front?
By Nicolette Hegrat | Published 2/13/2007
This alert is for all freelance writers concerning a scam that uses careerbuilder and other writing sites to get editors to clean up poorly translated documents.
By Ms Read Dorrit | Published 12/10/2007
When considering whether or not to start working for a company from home, it is imperative that you do your homework. Here are some red flags you should look out for, and a few starting tips.
By Ashley Hudson | Published 5/2/2007
It may seem easy to some, but on the other hand it is definitely not honest.
By carolyn stevens | Published 4/19/2007
Unfortunately there are so many scams out there that was only the tip of the iceberg. The best advice I can give is to use common sense. If someone is telling you that you will make $10,000 a month, shut the door in there face.
By Marsha J | Published 2/19/2007
Different reasons I find it hard to find jobs.
By Michael Blue | Published 10/15/2009
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