Michigan Alert: Resume Text Scam Promises Fake Jobs, Steals Info

Pretty much everywhere you turn these days, there's some new scam that, in many cases, scares the hell out of people. And to some extent, it probably should.

While you should be cautious, there’s no reason to freak out, as long as you know what to watch for. The problem is, not everyone knows what to look out for.

Lately, Michigan residents have had to endure text scam after text scam—including the toll booth scam, the fake package delivery alerts, and even bogus bank fraud warnings. Now, there’s a new one making the rounds, and this time, it’s targeting job seekers.

Even though the scam targets job seekers, it still grabs the attention of people who aren’t even looking for work. Even if you’re not job hunting, the message is tempting enough to make you stop and wonder if it’s really legit.

Fake Resume Text Scam

Here’s how the scam works:

You get a text saying someone found your resume online and wants to offer you a remote position, usually with an impressive salary and super flexible hours. Sounds great, right? Oh yeah, it sounds almost too good to be true.

Well, that’s because it is. The text is completely fake.

I've been getting these texts once a week, and they usually look something like this:

The text was so long that I couldn’t even capture all the BS they were trying to feed me in one screenshot.

At the end of the message, they ask you to text them back at a suspicious number. That right there is a red flag. Another red flag is the fact that I don’t even have a resume out in the world anywhere.

What to Do If You Get One of These Texts:

If you get a text like this, don’t engage whatsoever. Do not respond to the number, click any links, or provide any personal info. Here’s what you can do instead:

• Report it: Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) to help block future scams.

• Delete it: Get rid of the message and block the number.