AG Jackson is warning North Carolinians of an increase in employment scams. Criminals are impersonating recruiters, conducting fraudulent interviews, and targeting job seekers to steal their money or personal information. These scams often start with fake job postings on well-known job websites or with unexpected messages by phone, text, email, or social media. Scammers may offer high-paying jobs that require little experience or promise work-from-home opportunities to get people interested. Victims are then taken through what appears to be a real hiring process, including interviews, paperwork, and offer letters. Once the scammer gains trust, they ask for personal or financial information like Social Security numbers and bank account details or tell victims to send money for things like “training,” “equipment,” or “background checks.”

“Job seekers deserve to find work without being targeted by scammers who exploit their trust. If a job offer seems too good to be true or a recruiter is pressuring you to act fast, take the time to do your research before moving forward.” – AG Jackson