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fromZDNET
3 days agoFTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud - here's how to vet listings, according to recruiters
Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
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fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
3 weeks ago'Ghost jobs': How to sidestep fake job listings
Ghost jobs—fake job postings by real companies or scammers—comprise approximately 27.4% of LinkedIn listings, with legitimate companies posting unfilled positions for growth perception or internal candidate requirements, while scammers exploit job seekers through fees and identity theft.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month agoTelegram messaging app was fastest growing source of fraud in 2025, Revolut says
Telegram fraud cases in Ireland surged 135% in 2025, becoming the fastest-growing source of authorised push payment scams, accounting for one-fifth of all reported scams globally.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago'Urgent hiring need-no interview required.' How to spot and avoid fake recruiters from major companies
Fake recruiters impersonating major companies on job platforms scam applicants, stealing personal data and money and eroding trust in legitimate job opportunities.
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fromAfrica Check
4 months agoVacancies exist at South Africa's defence force, but Facebook posts mislead about how to apply
Social media posts falsely advertise SANDF vacancies, misstate requirements, and direct applicants to a scam website; legitimate government vacancies are listed on the DPSA website.
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fromFortune
4 months agoFTC data confirms job offer text scams are 4 times more common now and have cost job seekers almost $300 million | Fortune
Online job and text scams surged in 2025, causing nearly $300 million in losses and exploiting job-seekers with fake offers, spyware, and identity-theft tactics.
fromMiami Herald
6 months agoHow to spot a scam job offer before fall hiring picks up
PeopleFinders shares some tips to help you stay savvy if you're sending your resumes around this fall. First, What Is a Scam Job Offer? A scam job offer involves fraudsters (hiding behind a fake name) contacting job seekers and offering a fake position. They may claim to be hiring managers at real, legitimate companies. Their ultimate goal is usually to gain money or personal information, the latter of which they may auction off on the dark web.
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