""Job scammers made off with about $220 million in the first half of 2024, alone, according to the latest data available from the Federal Trade Commission.""
""I think we're seeing a high number of job scams right now because of the soft labor market, and unfortunately, scammers are trying to take advantage of these vulnerable job seekers," said Priya Rathod, workplace trends editor at Indeed."
""If it sounds too good to be true, it really is -- your mom always told you that," said Michelle Reisdorf, district director at Robert Half."
Job scammers have defrauded individuals of approximately $220 million in the first half of 2024, as reported by the Federal Trade Commission. The soft labor market has led to an increase in scams, with many job seekers being targeted. Remote job opportunities may make individuals less cautious about warning signs, such as vague job descriptions or unrealistic salary promises. Experts suggest that if a job offer seems too good to be true, it likely is, and caution should be exercised when responding to such offers.
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