FEMA is dispelling rumors about a bogus job posting. While $2,000 a week for up to 90 days sounds like a good, steady paycheck, most things that sound too good to be true usually are.
A fake Facebook post claims "FEMA is looking to hire help. $2,000 dollars a week plus expenses. 90 days or longer. They need over a thousand people. Cannot have any felonies." The post lists an 888 number.
FEMA says the job offer is false.
It can get confusing for some because FEMA is hiring field inspectors. The real notice that was posted asked interested candidates to call a 214 phone number to get more information. Consumer expert Amy Davis called the 888 number for FEMA from the bogus post and it was busy.
One the FEMA website, the agency said:
"There is a lot of misinformation circulating online and because rumors spread fast, please tell a friend, share this page, and help us provide accurate information."
FEMA posted a list called Hurricane Harvey Rumor Control on its website.
