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Employment Scams

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Employment scams involve fraudsters posing as legitimate employers or recruiters to trick individuals into providing personal information, paying upfront fees, receiving and/or mailing packages, or completing tasks under false pretenses. Common tactics include fake job postings, remote work scams, and offers that promise high pay for minimal effort. Victims may suffer financial loss, identity theft, or unknowingly engage in illegal activity. To protect yourself, always verify the legitimacy of job offers and employers, and be wary of unsolicited opportunities or any request for advance payments.

  • Your Financial Institution

    • Contact your bank or credit union directly

  • Local Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV)​

    • Potentially fill out Affidavit of Identity Theft​

  • Colorado Springs Police Department

  • The Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado

Local

  • Attorney General's Office (Colorado)

  • Stop Fraud Colorado 

  • Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

State

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 

  • International Revenue Service (IRS) ​​​

  • Social Security Administration ​

  • Internet Crime Complaint Center 

  • U.S. Department of Labor​

Federal

National

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Cryptocurrency Job Scams

Cryptocurrency job scams occur when fraudsters impersonate legitimate employers to lure individuals into fake job opportunities within the crypto industry. Victims are often asked to deposit their own funds or cryptocurrency for purposes such as training, equipment, or fund transfers—only for the money to be stolen. Scammers may also seek personal information for identity theft. The warning signs include vague job descriptions, unsolicited offers, and requests for upfront payments. To protect yourself, thoroughly research the company, avoid sharing sensitive information, and verify the authenticity of job postings before engaging.

Local

  • Your Financial Institution

    • Contact your bank or credit union directly​

  • Local Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV)

    • ​Potentially fill out Affidavit of Identity Theft​

  • Colorado Springs Police Department

  • The Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado

State

  • Attorney General's Office (Colorado)

  • Stop Fraud Colorado 

  • Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

Federal

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)​

  • International Revenue Service (IRS) ​

  • Social Security Administration​

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ​

  • Internet Crime Complaint Center​

  • U.S. Department of Labor​

National

  • Identity Theft Resource Center

Money Mules

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Money mule scams involve fraudsters recruiting individuals—sometimes unknowingly—to transfer stolen funds on their behalf. Victims are often approached through fake job offers, online relationships, or social media, and are asked to receive money into their accounts and forward it to others, typically via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or sending and receiving packages. Even if done unknowingly, participating in these schemes can result in serious legal consequences, including charges related to money laundering. To protect yourself, never transfer money on behalf of someone you don’t know or trust and be cautious of any request to send funds to unfamiliar parties.

  • Your Financial Institution

    • Contact your bank or credit union directly​

  • Colorado Springs Police Department

  • The Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado

Local

  • Attorney General's Office (Colorado)

  • Stop Fraud Colorado 

  • Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

State

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ​

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 

  • U.S. Postal Inspection Service​​​​​

  • Internet Crime Complain Center ​

Federal

National

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