Fake Job Offers During the Holiday Season
During the holiday season, job scams become more prevalent due to the surge in seasonal hiring and the number of people seeking quick, temporary income. Scammers exploit this urgency by posting fake 鈥渉oliday helper鈥 or remote positions that promise fast cash with minimal effort. These schemes often move quickly, use high-pressure tactics, and target individuals who may be less cautious amid the busy season. As a result, the likelihood of encountering too good to be true offers, requests for upfront payments, or false onboarding processes increases significantly during the holidays. A golden rule to follow is, if it is too good to be true, it is.
How Does It Work?
Typically, these scams will start with you receiving an email from an account that is designed to look reputable. The subject will encourage you to read the job offer inside, whether the job offer is in an attachment or inside the body of the email message. These job offers often claim that you can work only one or two hours per day and will receive hundreds of dollars in return. The scammer then asks you to click on a link that takes you to a 鈥渏ob application鈥 form. This form may ask for information such as your name, address, bank account information, and even your password.
Do not trust unsolicited job offers. Always ensure that you are verifying every opportunity you encounter when job searching.
Check out our full article on fraudulent job offers for more information about how these scams work!