NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- It's one of the top scams targeting consumers right now. Employment scams and many of these scams target you through texts.

It often starts with an unexpected text claiming to be a recruiter. It often appears to be from a well-known company, but in reality, it's not. One scam text claims that your resume has been recommended by multiple online recruitment agencies.

Alyssa Parker with the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Carolinas says, "People are still trying to make sure that they get the best job they can, right, but a lot of people want to do it at home."

Remote jobs are what Parker says makes the job sound so appealing, but she said don't act so fast, as the jobs offered in these texts are scams. She says they use legit company names to try to make it s

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