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Action Guide Jobs & Employment Scams Reviewed 2026-09-07

Job Offer Text Scam

What to do when a text or message offers a remote job, task job, data entry role or high-paying position out of nowhere.

Fake job texts and recruiter impersonation scams are designed to collect personal information, steal money or pull victims into fake check and task scams.

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Action Guide Jobs & Employment Scams Reviewed 2026-09-07

Work-From-Home Equipment Check Scam

What to do when a fake employer sends a check and tells you to buy equipment, software or supplies.

Fake check job scams rely on the delay between deposit availability and the bank later determining the check is fake.

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Action Guide Jobs & Employment Scams Reviewed 2026-09-07

Task Scam or Online Work Scam

What to do when an online job asks you to complete tasks, boost products, optimize listings or pay to unlock earnings.

Task scams show fake earnings and then pressure the victim to deposit money, crypto or fees to unlock withdrawals.

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Action Guide Jobs & Employment Scams Reviewed 2026-09-07

Student Loan Forgiveness Scam

What to do when someone contacts you promising loan forgiveness, payment reduction or special student loan relief for a fee.

Student loan scammers may impersonate loan servicers, government programs or forgiveness services to collect fees or steal StudentAid.gov credentials.

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This Resource Center is educational and organizational. It is not legal advice, financial advice or a guarantee of any outcome. Rights, remedies, deadlines and reporting paths can vary by state, account type, contract, agency rules and case facts.