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July Job Report Shows Mixed Results Amid Rising Unemployment and Emerging Scams

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Glen Rock NJ, the latest job report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed a mixed economic landscape for July. While the unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent, nonfarm payroll employment saw a modest increase of 114,000 jobs. Key sectors such as health care, construction, and transportation and warehousing showed positive employment trends, while the information sector experienced job losses.

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Don’t let job scams block your path forward

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by  Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

Ridgewood NJ, After more than a year of pandemic-related devastating losses — including job losses – you may be one of millions looking to get back on your feet with a new job. This Financial Literacy Month, as always, the FTC wants to help keep you on track with ways to avoid job scams.

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