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How to spot a fake job

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Many of you thought that it was a fake job. No, it’s legit. Fake job posts are everywhere. They might just waste your time, but they can also scam you out of cash and personal info.

How many job posts are fake?

Uh, a lot! About 20% of postings right now are “ghost jobs” aka roles that don’t exist. The field with the most fakes? HR roles.

An active job board makes it look like a company is growing. Nearly two-thirds of hiring managers say it boosts revenue and helps improve morale. Wow, 84% of employers contact applicants who apply for fake positions just in case something opens up later.

🚩 Red flags

Look out for generic job descriptions. Vague phrases like “competitive pay” or “rapid career growth” may signal no real budget or role. Ghost jobs pop up and disappear fast just to stay in search results.

Pro tip: To check a job status on LinkedIn, go to Jobs > My Jobs > Applied. If you see “No longer accepting applications,” but that same listing just got reposted, it might be fake.

🛑 Watch out for scams

Ghost jobs aren’t the only issue. Scammers love using fake listings to line their pockets with your paycheck. For starters, research the company before you reply. Scammers mimic big names by slightly misspelling the URL. Here are some other tricks:

Weird application process: Legit jobs don’t ask you to apply via personal email or chat apps like WhatsApp or Messenger.
Too good to be true: If you’re offered a job you never applied for, rushed through an interview and pressured to accept, run.
Personal info requests: No real employer asks for bank details, Social Security numbers or passports before hiring.

Trust your gut. If something feels off with a job offer, move on. If you’ve been scammed, file a complaint with the FTC. You can also let your state’s attorney general know. Find info on yours at naag.org.

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I love answering your questions and Danielle in Austin, Texas, wrote, “I see online banks that offer really high interest rates. Are they safe? My bank doesn’t even pay 1%!”

High-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) online earn much higher interest rates than what big-name banks like Chase or Wells Fargo offer. I wouldn’t go with just any online bank, though.

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Keep calm and travel on

🧳 Grab some gear for spring break or your everyday life.

This slim RFID wallet ($10) helps keep your cards safe from digital pickpockets.
Catch some Z’s on your flight with a memory foam neck pillow (20% off).
A tablet holder (13% off) will entertain your little ones on long drives.
Tangled cords? An electronic organizer ($13) keeps them neatly packed.
Now you won’t lose a multi-charging cable ($8) at the bottom of your bag.

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Hearing loss progresses in stages: When it’s mild, you won’t hear whispers, and conversations in busy spots are tough. With moderate hearing loss, subtle sounds like ticking clocks or birds are hard to hear. With moderately severe loss, voices sound muffled. If you or someone you love is dealing with anything beyond mild hearing loss, check out the Horizon IX hearing aids.

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Per fake review. That’s all foreign writers are paid to boost tourist spots. Italy wants to fight back by requiring would-be reviewers to provide ID, proof they visited the place and detailed opinions (paywall link). Speaking of … Did you hear about the Italian chef? He pasta way. We cannoli do so much. His legacy will become a pizza history. Here today, gone tomato, but it was his thyme to go. I am sending olive my love to his friends. His wife is really upset. Cheese crying. (Now, that was a great one!)

📖 Make your Kindle feel like a real book: Love this little change. Go to Settings > Screen and brightness > Show covers on lock screen.

Medicine cabinet must-haves

🩺 None of this is in vein.

Keep your prescriptions stored away from curious kiddos (and nosy guests!) with a lockable medicine safe.
Everyone needs a thermometer, like this classic under-the-tongue digital model on sale for $7.
These versatile hot or cold gel packs (32% off) relieve everything from muscle strains to stubbed toes.
Cut won’t stop bleeding? Put this first aid powder on it. (If you’re on blood thinners, you need this.)
I love these menthol-infused pain relief patches (6% off). Crick in the neck, begone!

🌵 Prickin’ awesome: These little silicone cactus dryer balls capture hair, reduce wrinkles and soften fabric.

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♥️ Kindness goes viral: I love this. Lisa Aamot and her family are very close with their elderly neighbors, Fred and Evy. Recently, Lisa recorded her 4-year-old daughter, Sutton, walking to their house to borrow some maple syrup. Surprisingly, Fred, who’s usually relaxing in his chair, answered the door. The video has touched over 4 million hearts on TikTok.

🚗 Fastest car under $1 million: I’m a car gal, so I love this story. The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hit a top speed of 233 mph on a 7.6-mile test track in Germany. You may know it’s one of the heaviest sports cars, starting at $174,995. To punch above its weight, GM engineers simulated it to prep for the test. The computer was only off by 1.09 mph. How cool. I tried a computer sim once, but I was only spinning my wheels.

Compassion for the win: Video Stop, the last video rental store in Pocatello, Idaho, is closing. But owner David Kraning created a small replica called “Christina’s Corner” in his convenience store. It’s named after Christina Cavanaugh, a woman with Down syndrome who has been a loyal customer renting videos every day for 15 years. Love this.

I love it when things are functional … and mini. Mini is great, too.

A universal charging cable, complete with USB, USB-C, micro-USB and Apple Lightning adapters.
An emergency Advil stash (10% off).
A $9 seatbelt slicer and safety hammer for escaping a wrecked car.
An eyeglass repair kit under $5.
An Apple AirTag holder (30% off). Ta-da! Your keys are now unlosable.

I order supplements online: Mix two scoops of collagen* into your coffee or smoothie. I do this every morning to keep my skin, bones and joints happy. (Psst, it’s 45% off and you’ll get free shipping with my link.)

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I love the weekend: My national radio show is airing all across the country. With over 400 stations strong, find your closest one using our super-duper station locator map. And because I aim to please, you can listen to my show as a podcast or watch it on YouTube.

Excel is so 2010: It’s easy to be a spreadsheet wiz in Google Sheets now that Gemini is built in. With a prompt, you can generate charts, analyze data and automate spreadsheet tasks. Open a new Sheet and click the Gemini icon (it’s a star) next to your profile picture. Love this tip? Try this on your dating app. “Are you a related data set in a separate table? Because I INDEX/MATCH you.” Yup, geek humor right there.

They’re the best

These are bestsellers for a reason. Hundreds of thousands of reviews can’t be wrong.

A pack of new T-shirts because yours are scraggly and stained. (Was I right?)
Raycon’s earbuds (20% off) sound just like the fancy-schmancy pairs* but without the fancy-schmancy price tag! Three cheers for 32 hours of battery life.
I have about 20 AirTags. So, so useful for keeping track of your stuff and a four-pack is 31% off.
Nightmare: You wake up to a giant pimple. Put one of these patches ($13) on, and (z)it’ll be gone in a few hours.
Ever tried resistance bands (10% off)? Love these for stretching and a quick workout.
Soft new sheets for $16? Dang, that’s a deal.

🏅 Refurbished: It’s a nicer word than used. Everything on Amazon is tested and guaranteed for 90 days.

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📦 Not bad for a side hustle: A California mom bought a few Amazon return pallets, listed the items on eBay and made $10,000 in the first month. Now, she runs a multimillion-dollar e-commerce business. Love American success stories like this. Do you have one? Let me know here.

🇺🇸 Made in America: Apple is hiring 20,000 folks for software and development jobs over the next four years and opening a new AI server factory in Houston next year. The $500 billion investment also includes building a manufacturing academy in Michigan. Love this.

✅ 50% off alert: My home security pick, SimpliSafe, is having a massive sale. I love their new Active Guard technology that alerts you before a break-in happens. You don’t need to live in fear or worry about burglars when you’re not home. Get all the gear to lock down your home for half off.

💘 Dating apps are out: My son has been telling me this for years. Folks are still finding love online but through shared interests and hobbies instead. Nate and Jess developed a long-distance relationship playing World of Warcraft. And it’s not just gaming. People are meeting through fitness apps like Strava, too, and social media DMs.

🙏 Siri to the rescue: I love stories about tech saving lives. A 70-year-old in Florida had a stroke and couldn’t reach his landline. He spent 48 hours drifting in and out of consciousness, then he crawled into the living room. He yelled for Siri to call his daughter, who then contacted 911. He’s doing well! Most stroke patients need help within an hour. Talk about beating the odds.