CHICAGO (WLS) -- Don't get fooled by fake companies preying on you during the COVID-19 pandemic. ABC7 Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles has guidance on how to spot fake work-from-home jobs.

Many people pounce on job listings or ads promising to allow them to work from home and make extra cash. These opportunities can feel like a much-needed lifeline, whether you’re a parent struggling to ...

Despite many companies bringing employees back to the office the past two years, a lot of workers would still prefer to spend more time working remotely. As a result, scammers are targeting victims ...

Scammers put a great deal of effort into appearing legitimate. Never pay an employer for the opportunity to work for them. Take care about providing anyone with personal information. There are banking ...

ATLANTA — They promised quick and easy money to those struggling to make ends meet and the chance to earn it in the comfort of home, federal prosecutors said. They asked wannabe entrepreneurs to pay ...

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday warns job seekers about online employment scams, especially fake work-from-home ...

"The case pertains to a cyber fraud in which victims were lured through social media, offering them handwriting-based work-from-home opportunities," a senior police officer said. The complainant ...

There are banking scams, Social Security scams, and scams aimed at retirees searching for a work-from-home job. The thieves behind these scams will do whatever they can to separate you from your ...