IC3 Issues Alert on Employment Scams

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IC3 Issues Alert on Employment Scams [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/01/22/ic3-issues-alert-employment-scams ] 01/22/2020 10:57 AM EST 
Original release date: January 22, 2020

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has issued an alert warning consumers of fake jobs and hiring scams targeting 
applicants personally identifiable information (PII). Cyber criminals posing as legitimate employers spoof company 
websites and post fake job openings to lure victims. Cyber criminals will conduct fake interviews and even offer 
positions to victims before requesting PII such as Social Security numbers and bank account information.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the IC3 Alert 
 [ https://www.ic3.gov/media/2020/200121.aspx ]and CISAs Tips on Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014 ] and Website Security [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST18-006 ] for 
more information. If you believe you are a victim of cybercrime, file a complaint with IC3 at www.ic3.gov [ 
https://www.us-cert.govwww.ic3.gov ].

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