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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Boston Police Department is warning residents to be cautious of temporary holiday job scams.
During the holiday season, scammers impersonating real companies often post fake temporary job listings online to lure job seekers into giving money or personal information, like Social Security numbers.
Authorities urge people to be cautious about listings with unusually high pay and never start working until officially hired.
The Better Business Bureau said that holiday season job scams are the “number one riskiest scam for people ages 18 - 44 in 2023.”
BPD said real companies will never ask applicants to pay for supplies, training, or application fees.
Victims are encouraged to file a police report at a local station.