Scammers are known to advertise jobs in the United States. Unfortunately, scammers persist and continue to post ads online, on social media job boards.

According to the US Consulate of Monterrey in Mexico, the new scam first discovered offers Mexicans the alleged opportunity to work in Los Angeles, although it was not revealed what kind of positions they were promoting.

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A fake job can be for any type of job, from shipping products to selling things from your home. Some scammers post ads to work as mystery shoppers and charge for useless job sites.

Cybercriminals take advantage of the ignorance and innocence of some users of each platform to run scams. Photo: Pexels

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What is the only payment to process a job in the United States?

The only payment to be made after a job offer is the work visa processing.

The fee is $190 and is made at bank windows to official US government accounts. “Payments are not made by electronic transfer or in stores,” says the consulate in Monterrey.

The U.S. Representative recommends that job postings that require deposits into personal accounts for insurance or airline tickets be distrustful and ask that no personal information or documents be shared with recruiters.

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How do you check if a job offer in the United States is legal?

The way to verify that a job posting is genuine, legal, and safe is to contact the United States Consulate in Monterrey at 800 108 47 24 or by email: monterreyh2visas@state.gov.

But if you are looking for a job or a business opportunity, scammers are looking for you. They want your money and your personal information.

A fake job can be for any type of job, from shipping products to selling things from your home. Photo: BBC World

Before accepting a job offer or entering into a business opportunity, take the time to talk to someone you trust. Also consider the following:

Report fraud, scams, or bad business practices to the FTC at ReportFraude.ftc.gov.