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Best Practices on How to Protect Yourself On-Line
Jobseekers can be assured that USAJOBS employs industry best security practice standards to secure and protect
sensitive and personally identifiable information submitted during application and hiring processes. USAJOBS adheres
to Federal guidelines that ensure baseline security controls are employed throughout its hardware and software
infrastructure. Security controls employed within USAJOBS are designed to ensure that applicant data is not disclosed
to unauthorized personnel, ensure that applicant data is not altered while being uploaded or while awaiting processing,
and ensure that applicants have timely and expedient access to job postings.
What You Need to Know to Protect Your Personal Information On-Line
Managing Your Online Account Credentials
When it comes to your USAJOBS profile, employer account and other online accounts, your password is the key to your site experience and personal information.
Resume Security
Posting your resume on USAJOBS is an important part of your job search. We'll show you how to keep your resume safe, while allowing employers to find you.
When it comes to your USAJOBS profile, employer account and other online accounts, your password is the key to your site experience and personal information.
Resume Security
Posting your resume on USAJOBS is an important part of your job search. We'll show you how to keep your resume safe, while allowing employers to find you.
What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Against Scams
Federal Job Scams
Information on job vacancies with the Federal Government and the Postal Service is provided free of charge. However, many Americans are victimized by scam artists selling information about Federal job opportunities.
Email Scams
We're all familiar with spam. But what about spoofing and phishing? Both terms refer to fraudulent emails that illegally collect personal information.
Money-Laundering & Reshipping Scams
Someone from another country needs your help transferring funds. What seems like a lucrative job offer could cost you your savings and more.
Recognizing Business Opportunity Fraud
High pay. No experience necessary. Chances are you've seen job postings that seem too good to be true. We can help you spot the scams.
Phishing
Phishing is a type of deception designed to steal your valuable personal data. Scam artists might send millions of fraudulent e-mail messages that appear to come from Web sites you trust including USAJOBS®.
Diploma Mills
Unfortunately, some schools known as diploma mills are more interested in taking your money than giving you a quality education. For answers for frequently asked questions and tips on how to avoid diploma mill scams, check out these helpful resources:
Information on job vacancies with the Federal Government and the Postal Service is provided free of charge. However, many Americans are victimized by scam artists selling information about Federal job opportunities.
Email Scams
We're all familiar with spam. But what about spoofing and phishing? Both terms refer to fraudulent emails that illegally collect personal information.
Money-Laundering & Reshipping Scams
Someone from another country needs your help transferring funds. What seems like a lucrative job offer could cost you your savings and more.
Recognizing Business Opportunity Fraud
High pay. No experience necessary. Chances are you've seen job postings that seem too good to be true. We can help you spot the scams.
Phishing
Phishing is a type of deception designed to steal your valuable personal data. Scam artists might send millions of fraudulent e-mail messages that appear to come from Web sites you trust including USAJOBS®.
Diploma Mills
Unfortunately, some schools known as diploma mills are more interested in taking your money than giving you a quality education. For answers for frequently asked questions and tips on how to avoid diploma mill scams, check out these helpful resources:
What You Need to Know to Protect Your Computer
Computer threats
Some online criminals are trying to steal more than your identity. Learn how to protect your computer from the threats that make you vulnerable to these crimes.
Network Safely Online
Making new contacts online can help with your job search and your career. Knowing what to share and when is the first step.
Some online criminals are trying to steal more than your identity. Learn how to protect your computer from the threats that make you vulnerable to these crimes.
Network Safely Online
Making new contacts online can help with your job search and your career. Knowing what to share and when is the first step.
Reporting Fraud
If you see a questionable job posting or any potential misuse of the USAJOBS website or its brand, please report the suspected fraud to USAJOBS.
If you think you have been a victim of fraud, read our Warning-Alert guidance and immediately report the fraud to your local police and contact USAJOBS, so steps can be taken to ensure your safety. We also recommend that you file an online report with The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).
If you think you have been a victim of fraud, read our Warning-Alert guidance and immediately report the fraud to your local police and contact USAJOBS, so steps can be taken to ensure your safety. We also recommend that you file an online report with The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).
