by Frank Lee
operations@thenewsleaders.com
Emails and calls claiming to be from the Minnesota WorkForce Center or minnesotaworks.net may in fact be scams in disguise. The targets are job seekers and the scammers’ goal is to obtain bank-account numbers, credit-card numbers and Social Security numbers or other similar personal information. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development would like to spread awareness that the Minnesota WorkForce Center will never truly ask for this information in a phone call or an email.
Certain other red flags can let you know whether you have been targeted by a scam or have the real deal. Legitimate employers do not ask for money in exchange for an interview or a job offer, so if this happens to you, it’s a scam. Representatives from the Minnesota WorkForce Center do not offer employment on behalf of another employer nor do they ask for sensitive personal information in exchange for employment.
The Minnesota DEED advises to contact the Federal Trade Commission to file a complaint if you suspect your information has been compromised. The MinnesotaWorks.net help desk is also available at 651-259-7500 or the outstate number 1-800-345-2537 to answer questions.
Remember to stay safe while on the job search.
