Puppy fraud was a constant during the pandemic and continues unabated. Google is going after these scamsters, but their efforts are a drop in the bucket. This scam has worked since the days of classified print ads. Now it’s moved worldwide using fake pictures, akin to vacation rental & car scams. What you can’t see, verify. Scammers also exploit job seekers online. Those 25 to 34 - digital natives - are most likely to trust a job listing. How the scam plays, and what to know to avoid job listing scam identity theft.  Perpetual Sight Unseen Scams: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Job Listing Scams: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams Turo: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental Service How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion What Is Owner's Title Insurance? 3 Things To Know Should I Pay a Company To Lock Down My House Title or Is It a Scam?   Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Puppy fraud was a constant during the pandemic and continues unabated. Google is going after these scamsters, but their efforts are a drop in the bucket. This scam has worked since the days of classified print ads. Now it’s moved worldwide using fake pictures, akin to vacation rental & car scams. What you can’t see, verify. Scammers also exploit job seekers online. Those 25 to 34 - digital natives - are most likely to trust a job listing. How the scam plays, and what to know to avoid job listing scam identity theft.  Perpetual Sight Unseen Scams: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Job Listing Scams: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams Turo: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental Service How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion What Is Owner's Title Insurance? 3 Things To Know Should I Pay a Company To Lock Down My House Title or Is It a Scam?   Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices