Open the email as it can be a phishing attempt but, if you do, don't click the links. If you come across one of these offers you should not: Job seekers trying to avoid this scam should:Īpply for the job in person or by going directly to the retailer's website (not following links)īe wary of anyone requiring you to hand over personal information over the phone or online before meeting for an interviewīe suspicious of a job that requires you to pay for equipment or software upfrontįree Gift Cards - Who doesn't love free stuff especially around the holidays? Scammers hope to take advantage of that fondness through phishing emails and pop-up ads offering gift cards. This is also true for employers looking to add staff in the New Year, but beware of fraudsters who attempt to glean personal information from applicants. Temporary Holiday Jobs - Many businesses require a little extra help with the holiday rush and often seek temporary employees.
Verify the situation by calling the family member in question directlyĬheck with other family members to see if the claims are trueīe wary if you're asked to wire money or send gift cards The circumstance often requires money be sent immediately to resolve. Grandparent Scams - Scammers target seniors posing as a grandchild or other family member and claim they have been in an accident, arrested, hospitalized or another urgent issue. Social Media Gift Exchange - Purchasing one gift and receiving several in return may sound like a harmless way to give and receive presents, but this seasonal scam is a pyramid scheme, which is illegal. Only enter sensitive information into a website that begins with "https" as the "s" informs you that it's secure and information entered is encrypted Hover over links without clicking to see where they reroute Look for misspellings throughout the email
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