• DATA ENTRY JOB FRAUDS ...
There are several kinds of data entry scams. One type of scam is the one that will ask you for money:
You might be told that if you pay a fee, you will receive a job.
Some scams ask you for money so that you can take a required test, pay for administrative fees, or receive equipment or a kit necessary to start the job.
Others ask you to pay for a training course or certificate program.
Some will ask for money in exchange for more information on data entry jobs.
Once you pay the scammer money, you will likely not hear from the scammer again. Or, you will simply receive information that you could have received for free.
Scams That Offer Money
Another common type of scam involves giving you money-or at least, appearing to give you money. The scammer will send you a check. You will deposit the check and then, a day or two later, the scammer will ask you to send money to someone else (either for work supplies or for some other reason). After you send the money, you realize the check they sent you has bounced.
Sometimes these fake companies will drag out the process to make you think they are real.
For example, one person who was scammed said the fake company actually put her through a week of "training" before sending her a fraudulent check. Sometimes, these scammers will go as far as to conduct an interview with you, but the interview will not be in person. In some cases, the interview will be held on a messaging platform, so you never get to talk to the person who is hiring.
Scams to Steal Your Identity
Another goal of scammers is to steal your identity. They can do this by offering you the job, then saying they need your drivers' license number or social security number to get you on the payroll.2 They may also ask for bank account information for direct deposit. Sharing this information with a scammer sets you up to have your identity stolen.
Tips for Spotting Data Entry Scams
Even someone who is aware of scams and is looking for signs of being scammed can be fooled by criminals. Scammers have invested a lot of time in learning how to take advantage of job seekers, and it can be easier than you think to get scammed.
Keep the following tips in mind whenever you are looking for a data entry job:
If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Data entry jobs, on average, do not pay particularly well.
Specialized jobs pay a bit more (for example, jobs as a medical coder or legal transcriptionist). If you see a job listing that promises an extremely high salary, a very flexible schedule, or both, be suspicious.
Research any company. Before sending an employer any personal information, research the company. Make sure they have a legitimate website. Ask the employer if you can speak to any of their employees or former employees in person. Keep researching until you feel confident that it is a legitimate company.
29 сен 2024
