The rise in remote job scams has become a substantial issue, particularly in 2024, where the FTC reported a fourfold increase in scams, totaling 20,000 reports. Job-seekers lost over $220 million in the first half of the year. Scammers are utilizing advanced techniques like AI videos and fake websites, taking advantage of the heightened demand for remote work amid changes in workplace policies, including the return to office mandates from large companies.
In 2024, job scams quadrupled from the prior year, totaling 20,000 scam reports, resulting in losses exceeding $220 million for job-seekers.
Scammers deploy AI-generated videos, deepfakes, and fake job postings, tricking applicants into surrendering personal data and access to their finances.
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