The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday issued an alert to consumers to be wary of job scams amid recent layoffs in tech and other sectors.
Signage is seen at the Federal Trade Commission headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., Aug. 29, 2020. They could do such things in an attempt to get people’s personal or banking information and to collect funds, according to the FTC.
Verify job openings before you apply.Some things that could signal an employment scam include "email from personal accounts not affiliated with a company," "poor spelling and grammar," and "salaries out of line with industry norms," according to the FTC.Music-streaming service
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