Employment Scams Abound

The jobless rate in the US just keeps rising. More companies are laying people off, which means more people are looking for work. And that translates into more opportunities for identity thieves to gain access to your personal information.

Be cautious when applying for jobs online. Don't give out any more personal information than you absolutely must. And be sure that the companies that you are applying for are legitimate companies. You can do that by going directly to the company web site to place online applications.

Above all, learn what to expect when you're using the Internet as a job hunting tool. You can learn more in these articles:

• How to Protect Identity From Employment Scams;
• How to Avoid Employment Scams;
• Top Internet Job Scams;
• Beware of Phony Work at Home Offers.