RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Carolinas (BBB) is warning people to be aware of recent hiring scams.
Consumers have lost over $400 million between 2020 and 2024 due to job and employment agency scams, according to the BBB. A big way consumers are being contacted is through text messages.
“Searching for employment can be a stressful experience. Since the beginning of this year, over 300 local consumers in our service area reported hiring scams to our Scam Tracker,” said Mallory Wojciechowski, BBB President and CEO. “It is important for job seekers to approach with caution when they receive a text with a job offer. Research the person and company claiming to be contacting you and don’t click on any links.”…