The Scam-Proof Guardian Guide to Employment Scams

The job was fake. The money they took was real.

You applied. You interviewed. You were "hired" — and the only person who made money was the criminal who posted the listing. Employment scams target people doing something admirable: looking for work. This guide shows you the pattern, the red flags, and how to protect your details and your savings before you ever accept an offer.

Written for seniors — and the people who love them. Plain language, large print, no tech jargon.

What's inside:

• The fake-job pattern: easy work, great pay, a fast "hire," then a money ask
• Why a real employer never asks you to pay, buy gift cards, or share your bank login
• The fake-check overpayment trap and how it quietly drains your account
• How to verify a recruiter and a company before you share anything
• Red flags in the listing, the interview, and the "onboarding"
• What to do if you have already handed over money or personal details
• A print-and-laminate emergency card with every number you need