You are asked to provide a credit card, bank account, or personal financial information. For example:
You are offered a large payment or reward for the use of your bank account
A local office is not set up and your account is needed to get one up and running
You are asked to transfer money and retain a portion as payment
You receive an unexpectedly large check in the mail
DO NOT attempt to cash or deposit it into your account. Contact the OPCD immediately: (336.758.5902) & the University Police (336.758.5591)
The domain in the individual’s email address is @gmail, @yahoo, etc. OR adding something to the domain like @reputablecompany.com.us instead of reputablecompany.com
A contact indicates receipt of your resume from the “school career center” but does not mention WFU, Handshake, a specific job title, or Handshake ID number.
You are interviewed via Google Hangouts
The position requires an initial investment (e.g., purchasing equipment, paying for training, etc.)
The company website is not active, does not exist, or redirects to an unrelated site
The company lists an unusually high salary for a job requiring minimal skill experience
It is difficult to find a physical address, actual contact information, the company name, etc.
An individual contacts you by phone, but there is no way to call them back
The posting includes multiple spelling and/or grammatical errors
You are asked to provide a photo of yourself (for non-entertainment field opportunity)
You are “hired” without a face-to-face meeting
You are asked for your SSN or date of birth over the phone or email
Review a Company’s Legitimacy:
Look at the company’s website. Don’t use the URL listed in the posting, instead, Google the company and use the results to view their website
Look at the careers page to see if the job, or similar job, you are interested in is listed
