PSA for May – resume scam alert!

We all get inundated by fake emails, texts, and even social media posts. But a new scam making the rounds is targeting job seekers: one which promises resume reformatting.

Here’s how it works: you’re contacted by someone from an alleged recruitment company who found your information online and claims you’re an excellent candidate for a well-paying position.

They ask for your resume, and then the scammer contacts you and tells you the resume is not properly formatted for their applicant tracking system (ATS). You’re directed to a website where they claim you can get the resume reformatted.

When you visit the site, you find you’ll need to submit personal information and make a payment for the service. The formatting service is a scheme to get your money and your personal details.

Bottom line: you should never need to pay to apply for a job (hoping I didn’t actually have to tell you that). And if something looks too good to be true… it probably is.

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