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Seattle, WA – Job seekers across King County are being urged to use extra caution today as deputies report a noticeable rise in employment-related scams circulating online and through unsolicited messages.
According to the King County Sheriff’s Office, the schemes often appear legitimate at first glance, using realistic job descriptions, professional-looking emails, or fake recruiter profiles to lure applicants. Deputies said the most common red flags involve requests for upfront payments, pressuring applicants to act quickly, or asking for personal or banking information before any formal hiring steps occur…