Young People Looking for a Summer Job Need to be Careful Not to Get Scammed
Friday, April 26th, 2019 -- 8:56 AM
(WRN) -Young people looking to start a job this summer should be careful not to get caught by a scammy job offer.High schoolers looking for a job this spring and summer need to make sure they're not about to get fleeced by scammy companies. State consumer protection Administrator Lara Sutherlin says one common scam is those 'work at home' signs you see on the side of the road, which often involve you having to pay money to do work.
"Charge you upfront fees for training, charge you upfront fees for supplies, the work at home scam is not going to be profitable, and it's going to end up costing you more money than it's actually making you."
Sutherlin says that includes multi level marketing operations and fly by night 'work from home' jobs that want you to pay them money for supplies and training.
"Any time someone is asking you to pay them money to work for them, that should send up a red flag."
Sutherlin says it's best to trust reputable businesses, and not fire off applications to places you've never heard of before.
"You shouldn't put any personal data information into an online application until you're sure that it is an accurate and valid business."
If you are looking for a job, check with the Job Center of Wisconsin or another reputable employment agency, and be careful who you send your personal information to.
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