Remembering this unwritten rule can help you avoid a job scam

Amy Porter, a job seeker with disabilities, encountered a job scam while searching for remote work. She was asked to purchase and send an iPhone and computer to a company for software installation, which raised her suspicions. After verifying with the actual company, she confirmed it was a scam and reported it to the Better Business Bureau. Amy warns others to trust their instincts and verify job offers to avoid falling victim to scams. The video highlights the prevalence of job scams, especially targeting inexperienced job seekers and those recently laid off.

What made Amy suspicious about the job offer she received?

• She was asked to purchase and send expensive items.

• The company had a well-known reputation.

• The job required her to travel frequently.

• The job offer was too low-paying.

How did Amy confirm that the job offer was a scam?

• She visited the company's headquarters.

• She contacted the actual company to verify the offer.

• She received an email from the company CEO.

• She found a news article about the scam.

What action did Amy take after discovering the scam?

• She ignored the scam and moved on.

• She reported it to the Better Business Bureau.

• She accepted the job offer anyway.

• She posted about it on social media.

What advice does Amy give to job seekers to avoid scams?

• Always accept job offers from well-known companies.

• Trust your instincts and verify job offers.

• Never apply for remote jobs.

• Only use job boards for job searching.

Which platform is mentioned as a target for job scams?

• Facebook

• Instagram

• LinkedIn

• Twitter