If you are looking for a job, you may come across Seattle ads that promise wonderful opportunities. While some companies honestly want to help you, others are more interested in taking your money.
Beware of:
- Promises to get you a job and a guaranteed income
- Up front fees, even when you are guaranteed a refund if you are dissatisfied
- Employment agencies whose ads read like job ads
- Promotions of "previously undisclosed" government jobs. All federal job opportunities are announced to the public on the USAJOBS web site.
Get a copy of the employment agency contract and review it carefully before you pay any money. Check with your local consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to see if any complaints have been filed against a company.
For additional resources on locating a job, visit USA.gov's web page on Finding a Job.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sues businesses that fraudulently advertise employment openings and guarantee job placement. Contact the FTC if you have a complaint.
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