FTC Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign To Protect
Consumers from Job Scams
The Federal Trade Commission announced a nationwide ad campaign to alert consumers
on how to avoid federal and postal job scams. Ads for these scams are often found in the classified sections of
newspapers, offering "for a fee" to help job seekers find and apply for federal jobs. The campaign includes the
creation of www.ftc.gov/jobscames, a web site to advise consumers
about potential job scams. Fraudsters may lie about the availability of federal job openings in your area. If someone
tells you that postal jobs are available, check with the Postal Service to determine if hiring is taking place and if an
exam is required for eligibility. Remember, there is never a charge to apply for positions within the U.S. government
or U.S. Postal Service. Read
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