Job applications require personal information—your educational background, past addresses and employment, and in some cases, even your Social Security number. Scammers are acutely aware of this vulnerability, and have many ways to gather data or make a quick buck from unsuspecting victims online. 

On this week’s episode of What the Hack with Adam Levin, singer/songwriter Whim Grace found this out the hard way when she picked a bogus job offer over a legit one. Download it to hear her story and some tips on how to avoid getting scammed when looking for a job. And stick around till the end to hear her music.

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Adam Levin is the former Director of Consumer Affairs for the State of New Jersey, serial entrepreneur and author of Swiped, which he wrote with his sidekick, writer and cyber mensch, Beau Friedlander. With expert commentary from Travis “Here’s What Actually Happened” Taylor, the show gets everything sorted out—or not—but either way you’re going to have a great time. Something weird happen to you? We’ve got your back.

What the Hack with Adam Levin is a production of Loud Tree Media and is produced by Andrew Steven.