Avoid Online Job Postings That Sound Like a Scam

Online job postings are the norm and have been for many years now. As with anything, scammers are out there trying to swindle money from honest folks who believe what they read on the Internet and trust “employers” they’ve never met.

According to the Better Business Bureau, employment listing scams sometimes involve the so-called employer asking for payment to run a background check on the job applicant. The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Dallas recently uncovered a scam where job applicants were told they had to pay $64.50 for a background check before they could be considered for a cleaning job. But after paying for the employment screening, the job hunter never heard back from the company.

Job seekers should never submit their bank account information, credit card information, or Social Security number over the phone or email. As an employer, you should disclose that pre-employment screening will be part of the application process, but never put job seekers in the position to question the validity of your job listing by asking for personal information or payment of any kind.

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When It Comes to Background Checks, You Get What You Pay For

A controversial iPhone app for personal background checks that was initially pulled by Apple is back on the market. It’s just one of several mobile phone apps and online services that give anyone the ability to pull criminal records and other personal information about whoever they choose, from a neighbor to a potential date to a job applicant.

While the ability to receive background information on someone instantly may be enticing, using such services is not recommended for employers to use as an alternative to pre-employment screening services. Hiring a professional employment screening service ensures an employer that his or her applicants will be thoroughly screened and that the details found during the background check process will be verified and interpreted by trained professionals. A reputable employment screening service will be able to customize the kind of background screening you need depending on the job description and pool of applicants. That kind of attention to detail and customer service is not available through any app or cheap online service.

If you’re an employer, you need to know that your staff members are all qualified to do their jobs and they do not pose any safety or liability risks to your business. The old adage “You get what you pay for” definitely applies to the background screening process. Find a professional service with a proven track record — your employees will thank you and your business will reap the benefits of such careful selection.

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