You get a text message with a job offer that pays hundreds of dollars a day for doing remote work. It might sound tempting, but here’s the catch: they ask you to text them your Social Security number. Don’t share it. It’s a scam.
Scammers are sending texts on WhatsApp, pretending to offer remote jobs for positions like online data specialists. They promise they’ll pay up to $600 a day, but the company hiring is a total mystery. The text only says the job’s age requirement and asks for a valid Social Security number. Before you act, know this: not only is the job not legit, but if you send your information, the scammer can use it to steal your identity and create serious problems for you.
Here’s advice to help you deal with unexpected texts that could lead to job scams:
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