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How to avoid job scams

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Job scams ranked among the top five most common scams last year , according to the Federal Trade Commission .

One common job scam involves a fraudster impersonating a real company and reaching out to their target by text, email or phone.

Be wary of alleged recruiters who try to bring you off the job listing platform right away to communicate via text or WhatsApp .

If you sent funds through wire transfer, reporting the fraud to the FBI within 72 hours can sometimes allow you to recover that money.

If you shared personal information, you might want to consider freezing your credit.

The Identity Theft Resource Center offers resources for fraud recovery and can offer a tailored recovery plan.