Employment scams involve fraudsters attempting to trick job seekers by impersonating legitimate companies or organizations offering employment. These fraudsters run ads or reach out directly to job seekers with job-related offers, trying to coerce the victims into sending money, disclosing personal information, cashing fraudulent checks, or reshipping stolen goods. These scams typically attempt to trick younger job seekers, and the BBB Scam Tracker reports that nearly 50% of employment scam victims fall between the ages of 25 and 44. Employment scams are growing more common and can result in severe consequences ranging from significant financial losses to criminal fines and prosecution for unfortunate victims.