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FTC Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign To Protect
Consumers from Job Scams -
The Federal Trade Commission announced a nationwide ad campaign to alert consumers on how to avoid federal and
postal job scams. Ads for these scams are often found in the classified sections of newspapers, offering "for a fee" to
help job seekers find and apply for federal jobs. The campaign includes the creation of www.ftc.gov/jobscames, a web site to advise consumers about potential job
scams. Fraudsters may lie about the availability of federal job openings in your area. If someone tells you that postal
jobs are available, check with the Postal Service to determine if hiring is taking place and if an exam is required for
eligibility. Remember, there is never a charge to apply for positions within the U.S. government or U.S. Postal
Service.
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