"Employment scams have been around for awhile, but as technology like AI advances, we've seen more scammers try to take advantage of job seekers," says Toni Frana. This highlights how evolving technology is creating new methods for scammers to exploit individuals searching for jobs.
According to Eva Velasquez, 'the growth in remote work leaves people more vulnerable,' as job seekers are becoming accustomed to digital communication, making them less suspicious of potentially fraudulent interactions.
Job scams ranked among the top five most common scams last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission, pointing to their prevalence and the serious impact they can have on unsuspecting individuals.
The median loss for victims of these scams exceeded $2,000 in 2023, emphasizing the financial risks job seekers face when falling victim to scams designed to steal personal information.
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