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By Randall JeppesenSALT LAKE CITY -- If you're trying to find a new job online be careful what you sign up for.
Noel Medina's husband is trying to find a new job. So when he saw three construction-related job postings on Craigslist he replied, asking to learn more.
He got three responses, all asking him to go to a Web site to submit a resume. But now instead of getting any job offers, he's getting calls and e-mails about going back to school and debt consolidation, solicitations that have nothing to do with a job.
Noel Medina said, "Being misled like that is just unbelievable."
He didn't give out a Social Security number or anything like that, but he did give out a cell phone number, personal e-mail address and home address.
The Medinas feel their information is being sold to marketing lists. Utah's Director of the Division of Consumer Protection Kevin Olsen says this sounds like one of the many different ways people are trying to get your information. "Because a lot of times, those are just storefronts that have been set up to scam people," Olsen said.
He said even if you are applying for a job, you need to research the company first before sending any personal information.
He said you can do that in part by contacting the Better Business Bureau, the Division of Consumer Protection, or the Utah Attorney General's Office to make sure the company is legitimate.
Noel Medina said she hoped talking about what's happened to them will help others avoid what they're going through.
E-mail: rjeppesen@ksl.com
