How do scammers use fake job offers to steal money or personal information?

Scammers use fake job offers to steal money or personal information by tricking victims into believing they have been hired for a position. They may ask for upfront payment for training materials, request personal or financial information under the guise of processing payroll or direct deposit, or even send fraudulent checks that the victim is asked to deposit and return a portion of the funds. Warning signs include job offers without an interview, requests for payment or sensitive information before employment begins, offers that seem too good to be true, communication coming from personal email addresses instead of official company domains, and poorly written job descriptions or communication.