How to avoid job scams online, according to career experts [Video]

Landing a job has become more difficult, even while the labor market may look robust — and it’s a situation that scammers are eager to exploit.

It’s a big enough issue that federal agencies like the FBI and Federal Trade Commission have issued warnings about job scams.

One common scheme: Swindlers who pose as recruiters and contact you unprompted — including on job boards like Indeed and LinkedIn or even through WhatsApp messages — to entice you with a job opportunity you didn’t apply for.

Then, they may ask you to send them money or personal information, according to Amanda Augustine, a career expert at TopResume. Or they might claim that you first need to complete their training course or coaching services to be eligible for their job opening in a predatory attempt to sell you their products, she says.

While real recruiters do often reach out cold to potential hires, there’s a key difference …