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Tech Tuesday: Detecting fake job offers

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You’re a recent college graduate, and you just got an email from a company saying your professor recommended you for a position.

After an interview that was done remotely, you land your first real job. You’ve even received a check to cover some preliminary expenses.

But you quickly learn it was a scam and you’re out money.

The Federal Trade Commission took the step of issuing a consumer alert this spring warning college grads to be on the lookout when it comes to fake job offers.

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