Everyone’s looking to pick up some extra cash these days but be wary of online job postings as many are outright scams. Here’s 8 warning signs to look out for:

1. Employer emails filled with typos
2. Emails from job posting site claiming there’s a problem with your account
3. They ask for your social security number and bank account number before you’ve even had a single interview
4. Say you can get rich without leaving your house
5. They want you to give them money upfront
6. Salary and benefits are too-good-to-be-true
7. They want you to wire money via Western Union or Moneygram
8. You found the job on Monster.com, or Craigslist.

Look for Seven Red Flags when Searching for Jobs Online [BBB] (Photo: Getty)

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