Iowans warned by AG Bird about scams posing as job offers

DES MOINES, Iowa — Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning residents of Iowa to be cautious of scammers posing as potential employers. These scams often involve receiving unsolicited job offers via text or email, promising easy work-from-home positions. Bird emphasized that these offers, which may request personal financial information under the guise of setting up direct deposit, are fraudulent. “If a job offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Scammers are evil and prey on people who need a job or extra income,” said Attorney General Bird. “Be very aware, do your homework on a potential employer, and don’t give away your personal information until you have a job offer from a legitimate business.” To identify a potential scam, Bird advised Iowans to be ske