06.23.22 FRAUD ALERTS: Perpetual Sight Unseen Scams / Job Listing Scams

Published: June 23, 2022, 11 a.m.

b"Puppy fraud was a constant during the pandemic and continues unabated. Google is going after these scamsters, but their efforts are a drop in the bucket. This scam has worked since the days of classified print ads. Now it\\u2019s moved worldwide using fake pictures, akin to vacation rental & car scams. What you can\\u2019t see, verify.\\xa0Scammers also exploit job seekers online. Those 25 to 34 - digital natives - are most likely to trust a job listing. How the scam plays, and what to know to avoid job listing scam identity theft.\\xa0\\n\\nPerpetual Sight Unseen Scams: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nJob Listing Scams: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\nMentioned on the show:\\n\\nHow to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps\\n\\nHow To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams\\n\\nTuro: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental Service\\n\\nHow to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion\\n\\nWhat Is Owner's Title Insurance? 3 Things To Know\\n\\nShould I Pay a Company To Lock Down My House Title or Is It a Scam?\\n\\n\\xa0\\nClark.com resources\\n\\nEpisode transcripts\\n\\nClark.com daily money newsletter\\n\\n\\nConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"