NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Leaders with the Better Business Bureau Serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky said scammers are taking advantage of job seekers by creating fake work offers designed to steal money and personal information.

According to Robyn Householder, these scams pose significant risks, particularly for younger adults.

"Employment scams right now are the largest and riskiest scam for folks between the ages of 18 and 34," said Robyn Householder, president and C.E.O. of the Better Business Bureau Serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.

Here’s how it works.

"You get an unsolicited text, an unsolicited email, or an unsolicited phone call and someone's offering you a great opportunity," Householder said.

There are several warning signs that can help job seeker

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