How do I avoid scams at work from home?

How do I avoid scams at work from home?

How to Avoid Work-from-Home Job Scams: 6 Tips

1. Trust Your Gut If a Job Feels Scammy.
2. Know the Signs of an Online Job Scam.
3. Consider the Keywords.
4. Research the Companies.
5. Connect with the Company Directly.
6. Question the Communication.
7. Dodging Work-from-Home Job Scams.

How can you spot work from home scams?

How to tell if a work from home job is a scam

1. The job is too good to be true.
2. There is little information on the company.
3. A second contact cannot confirm the legitimacy of the job offer.
4. There are warnings online.
5. The employer is overly eager to hire.
6. You have to pay to work.
7. The employer communicates poorly.

How do you avoid job scams?

Recognize & Avoid Job Scams

1. Never give out personal information like your social security or bank account number over email or phone.
2. Never take cashier’s checks or money orders as a form of payment.
3. Never cash a check that comes with “extra” money and do not buy gift cards and send bar codes at an employer’s request.

Can indeed have Scams jobs?

Very similar to assistant jobs, receptionist and secretary jobs are also highly searched roles on Indeed. Scammers may use job descriptions that seem too good to be true or post legitimate looking opportunities, and once you’ve applied, they may reach out for more personal information.

Does the postal exam cost money?

The Postal Service never charges fees to take an exam or to apply for jobs. Don’t be misled by ads that offer postal employment and charge a fee for their services. The US Postal Service is huge by any standard, employing close to 644,000 workers with an annual revenues of $69 billion.

Is postal exam 473 difficult?

The 473 and 473ec were retired a few years ago and replaced by four new tests. The 1st part of the 473 exam is fairly easy but is timed so you need to work quick and be accurate. The memory part is generally considered the hardest for most people unless you have a photographic memory.

How many hours a week do postal workers work?

40 hours

What is the starting pay for the USPS?

The average starting pay for an entry-level postal employee is over $20 an hour with benefits. This is extremely competitive in the marketplace. Please see the following table for starting pay rates for popular entry-level positions such as City Carrier, Rural Carrier, Clerk, and Mail Handler.

What is the highest paying job at the post office?

Highest Paid Positions in the Postal Service

Title	2016	2017
EXEC VP COO	241,870.00	257,220.00
POSTMASTER GENERAL	285,240.00	287,620.00
SECY USPS BD OF GOV	205,700.00	207,800.00
VP AREA OPERATIONS	205,700.00	207,800.00

How long is the hiring process for USPS?

From applying to orientation it was about 5 weeks. About 3 weeks for the background check and fingerprinting to clear. If you know your past is good and you’ve done everything correctly, just try and trust in the process.

What does USPS background check look for?

All felony and misdemeanor convictions and all convictions in state and federal courts are criminal convictions and must be disclosed. Disclosure of such convictions is required even if you did not spend any time in jail and/or were not required to pay a fine.

How do you get a career position with USPS?

Employment requirements

1. 18 years old at the time of appointment or 16 years old with a high school diploma.
2. United States citizen, permanent resident, or citizen of American Samoa or other U.S. territory.
3. Recent employment history.
4. Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and medical assessment.