Online scams to avoid
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1. Job seekers
Pitch: We will match you with a perfect job that's ready and waiting for you -- you just have to pay a small fee.
Target: Your bank account information and/or your Social Security numbers.
The scammed can be left out of money and with no job. The position may sound enticing, but make sure to do extra research if the lure of a great job comes with the request for a fee, a bank account number, or Social Security number.