Job Scam Alert Post Office Jobs

Job Scam Alert Post Office JobsJob Scam Alert Post Office JobsIf you thought that job scams only involved private companies and businesses, think again. Theres a new job scam that earnest job seekers are falling for, and it involves the federal government. Keep reading to learn more about the latest job scam related to post office jobs.Scam artists are now targeting people looking for federal or post office jobs as their next victims. The scammers operate in a variety of ways. They might advertise in your local newspaper in the classified sections and offer to help job seekers find and apply for federal or post office jobs. They might charge you a fee to help you find lages, or even help you prepare for any exams that you might have to take by urging you to buy study materials. (They even assure you that your money is refundable should you fail to pass the postal exam.)Heres the truth you shouldnt have to pay for a job. Ever. You can always find out if there are any openings with the USPS United States Postal Service by visiting usps.com/careers or by clicking the careers link at the bottom of the usps.com home page. It is through the USPS website that you should apply for any postal positions, not via a third party who promises to land you a job as a postal worker. The best part applying for these jobs is always free. Although applying through the USPS directly might be more time-consuming, it is truly the safest way to find a job working with this federal agency.So if you are planning to apply for a postal position (and want to steer clear of any potential job scams), heres what you need to knowKnow where to apply.Scam artists would like you to believe that there are hidden postal and federal jobs that only they have access to. But the USPS posts all of its jobs on its website, so you wont need to hire someone to search out the jobs for you. If youre told that a potential job exists in your area, check the USPS website to ensure its validity.Watch your walle t.The Federal Trade Commission warns people against paying someone to help them pass the postal exam. So shelling out your money for practice exams, a tip sheet, and a listing of postal jobs simply doesnt make sense. They stress that the exam is more of an aptitude test, not something that you can study for. Plus, passing the postal exam doesnt automatically guarantee a job, since other factors, such as passing both a background and a drug test, can make or break you landing a postal position.Know the names.Some job scammers will set up an official-looking company name to fool you into thinking they work directly with the USPS, but they actually dont. The FTC reports some scammers using names like the U.S. Agency for Career Advancement or the Postal Employment Service, neither of which exist. So dont be fooled by an official-sounding name or title.There are no lengths that a job scammer wont go to in order to get you to part with your money. Be aware and cautious as you go about you r job search, and you can avoid any would-be job scams- signed, sealed, delivered.Readers, have you fallen victim to a post office job scam? Let us know what happened in the comments