Consumer Affairs warns of employment service scams

Friday, August 5, 2011, Vol. 35, No. 31

NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee's Division of Consumer Affairs is warning job seekers to be wary of employment service firms that charge a fee to help clients find a job.

A news release from the division advises job seekers to reject firms that guarantee to get you a job.

It also advises consumers to read a company's contract carefully and stay away from high-pressure sales pitches.

Job seekers can also check with Consumer Affairs to see if any complaints have been filed against an employment service. The division can be reached at 800-342-8385 or [email protected].