City of Quincy Warns Residents About Fraudulent Job Postings Circulating on Social Media
The city says fake advertisements claiming to offer municipal employment have been reported online and is reminding prospective applicants to verify openings through the city’s official website before providing personal information.
QUINCY, Ill. The city of Quincy is warning residents to be cautious after receiving reports of fraudulent job advertisements falsely claiming to offer employment with city government.
An alert currently posted on the city’s website says fake City of Quincy job postings have been appearing on social media.
City officials are advising residents who encounter employment advertisements online to verify the position before submitting an application or providing personal information.
Legitimate City of Quincy employment opportunities are posted through the city’s official website.
The warning is particularly important for job seekers because fraudulent employment advertisements can be designed to collect sensitive personal information from applicants who believe they are communicating with a legitimate employer.
Residents should be cautious of social media posts or messages that request personal information through unfamiliar websites, private messages or other channels that are not associated with the city’s official hiring process.
Anyone interested in working for the city can confirm whether a position is actually available by checking the employment listings on the City of Quincy website rather than relying solely on an advertisement encountered on social media.
The city has not indicated how many fraudulent postings have been reported or whether any residents have provided information through the fake advertisements.
For now, the city’s message to prospective applicants is straightforward: Verify the opening before applying, and do not provide personal information through a suspicious job posting.
