It is hard finding work today. There are great jobs available. However, many more people are competing for the same job today versus five and even ten years ago. This fact is making job scamming a prevalent thing, which isn’t helping the employment industry.  We’re listing the top three jobs scams circulating today. Make sure you read up on them and then share them with other people seeking employment. It is tough enough finding a job- you don’t what to find yourself the victim of scam on top of everything.

1. Envelop stuffing positions. These scams usually incorporate a “registration fee” which must be paid before work begins. Once this fee has been paid, the “employee” is asked to post an ad — often the exact same ad that the “employee” responded to — using his or her own contact info. Once the “employee” receives a response to their ad, he or she will stuff an envelope with information/instructions on how to get started and mail it to the new applicant. The victim is “paid” based on the number of responses received from the ad. There is no real job here.

2. Become a Medical Biller. Advertisements for these prepackaged businesses always contain an initial financial investment. The ad or solicitation explains that only a small percentage of medical claims are transmitted electronically and that the market for medical billing is wide open. A small amount of consumers who purchase medical billing business opportunities are not able to locate clients to generate enough revenue to profit or even pay themselves back for their initial investment.

3. Work-at-Home Jobs. These scams claim to sell lists of companies that are hiring for work-at-home positions. These lists are rarely updated and often yield a list of worthless leads. There are some great work-at-home jobs out there, but a list should be a red flag when applying.

We’re always here to help you find the right type of employment to match your skill-set and schedule needs.  If you know of any other job scams out there- please share them with us!