Scammers Are Using Fake Job Ads to Steal People’s Identities

Ads are popping up that promise well-paying jobs if applicants provide personal details up front. According to ProPublica, scammers then use the information to apply for unemployment benefits.
How To Avoid Being Scammed By Fake Job Ads

Phony job advertisements are proliferating on Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed and elsewhere, often as part of identity-theft schemes. ProPublica offers tips on how to avoid falling victim to them.
A ‘Very Credible’ Candidate: This Scam Is Underway Right Now

The Company Dime’s Jay Campbell reports on a recruiting scam happening to him at the moment. (He does not have the board’s approval to formally entertain such a temptation.)