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The Internet can be a great resource for people who are looking for work, but there's a downside to using the Web too. Scams targeting job hunters pose all kinds of threats -- from identity theft to phony fees to fraud -- that take advantage of people when they are at their most vulnerable.

Welcome to People@Work, DailyFinance's new weekly workplace column written by career columnist David Schepp. In the weeks and months to come, we'll explore a wide range of topics, including workplace etiquette, worker productivity and strategies to get your career heading in the right direction....