The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has presented a whole new array of possible scams for those looking to cash in on the situation. Among them – schemes designed to steal money from people looking for a job — especially work involving helping to clean up the BP mess.
Bogus ads for oil spill clean-up jobs in the Gulf are appearing in newspapers, online, and in email inboxes. Some promoters claim they can get you a job once you pay them for training or certifications. Others require you to pay a fee before they let you start.
Some send bogus emails that may appear to be from BP, and ask for your personal information and fees as part of the application process. Still others may falsely claim they’ve been authorized by BP to hire clean-up crews.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says the telltale signs of oil spill job scams are similar to the telltale signs of every job scam — and that people who are looking for Gulf clean-up jobs have several sources of legitimate employment and volunteer opportunities.
Spotting a scam
If you’re looking for a job or want to volunteer your services in the Gulf clean up, here are some red flags:
FULL STORY: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/07/oil_spill_job_scams.html
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