Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a caution to job seekers, advising them to be wary of potential employment scams. As the school year concludes and many Arizonans seek employment, some for the first time, Mayes emphasizes the importance of vigilance when sharing personal information with potential employers.
“Whether you are looking for part-time, seasonal or full-time employment, everyone needs to be alert when sharing your personal information with would-be employers,” said Attorney General Mayes. “Identity thieves and scam artists may take advantage of your earnest efforts to find gainful employment.”
The Attorney General outlined various forms of employment scams, highlighting that scammers often post fake job offers online, through social media, or in print media. They may also contact job seekers directly via phone, email, or text, making it challenging to distinguish between legitimate opportunities and scams. Key indicators of scams include too-good-to-be-true job offers, demands for personal information, and high-paying jobs with no qualifications.
Mayes provided several tips to help job seekers avoid being scammed. She advised researching the employer, being wary of unsolicited job offers, and requesting face-to-face interviews before sharing sensitive information. She also warned against cashing checks or paying for job promises, and cautioned against sharing bank routing information prematurely.