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1. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake ...

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   Aug 8, 2023 · Scammers are lurking on LinkedIn and other job sites, posing as “recruiters” for well-known companies. But instead of looking to hire you, they’re really looking to take your money and personal information. It starts with a direct message on a job search site like Indeed or LinkedIn.

2. www.aiche.org › chenected › 2024Unveiling Deception: How to Spot Fake Recruiters and Job Posts

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   May 16, 2024 · Recruitment scams involve fraudsters posing as recruiters, sometimes even using the identities of real people in the recruitment industry, and enticing unsuspecting job seekers with fictitious opportunities.

3. bluesignal.com › 2024/03/15 › beware-of-job-scamsBeware of Job Scams: How to Spot and Report Fake Recruiters

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   Mar 15, 2024 · If you come across a suspected fake recruiter or believe you've been targeted by a job scam, report it immediately. Platforms like LinkedIn and job search websites offer mechanisms to report fraudulent activity and safeguard users from scams. You can report suspicious activity on LinkedIn here.

4. www.foxla.com › news › scammers-posing-as-potentialScammers posing as potential employers to steal identities ...

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   Apr 9, 2019 · There are scammers posing as potential employers, stealing identities and draining your bank account. Fraud involving fake job offers is the third riskiest scam in the country,...

5. www.businessinsider.com › how-to-avoid-scammersScammers Are Posing As Fake Job Recruiters. Here's How to ...

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   Aug 26, 2022 · Scammers are posing as fake recruiters, conducting staged interviews - and hiring - as part of an ID theft scheme. Here's how to avoid getting swindled.

   • Founder: Henry Blodget

6. www.santander.com › en › storiesFake job offers: How to spot recruitment scams

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   May 9, 2024 · In recruitment scams, cyber criminals seek to gain victims’ trust by posing as an employer (either anonymously or using a false identity) and sending private messages on social networks for professionals.

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   Are fake jobs a scam?

   • Fake Job Scams have existed for a long time but technology has made this scam easier and more lucrative. Cyber criminals now pose as legitimate employers by spoofing company websites and posting fake job openings on popular online job boards.

   FBI Warns Cyber Criminals Are Using Fake Job Listings to Target

   www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/elpaso/news/press-releases/fbi-warns-cyber-criminals-are-using-fake-job-listings-to-target-applicants-personally-identifiable-information

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   Are online job hiring scams posing as fake recruiters?

   • Scammers are posing as fake recruiters, conducting staged interviews - and hiring - as part of an ID theft scheme. Here's how to avoid getting swindled. A recent MBA graduate went viral on LinkedIn after she was targeted in an online job hiring scam. "This is an elaborate, calculated, and targeted crime," she wrote in the post.

   Scammers Are Posing As Fake Job Recruiters. Here's How to Avoid Them

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   Are you getting scammed while on a job hunt?

   • In recent months, new grads and young job seekers have been particularly vulnerable to such scams, thanks largely to the rise of remote working and fake accounts on job networking sites. Here are some tips and red flags to avoid getting scammed while on the job hunt.

   Scammers Are Posing As Fake Job Recruiters. Here's How to Avoid Them

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   How do I know if a job is a scam?

   • Contact the company directly using a phone number you know to be legitimate — not one you got from the “recruiter.” Or go to the company’s website. If you can’t confirm the job is real, it could be a scam. The FTC has resources to help you spot job scams. If you spot a scam, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Comments closed.

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   Are job scams on the rise?

   • According to a recent article from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), job scams are on the rise, with scammers upping their game lately to trick unsuspecting job seekers. Additionally, job seekers should be cautious of the various types of job scams, as highlighted in this detailed article from Indeed.

   Beware of Job Scams: How to Spot and Report Fake Recruiters

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   How do scammers advertise jobs?

   • Press release available in both English and Spanish. Scammers advertise jobs the same way legitimate employers do—online (in ads, on job sites, college employment sites, and social media), in newspapers, and sometimes on TV and radio. They promise you a job, but what they want is your money and your personal information.

   FBI Warns Cyber Criminals Are Using Fake Job Listings to Target

   www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/elpaso/news/press-releases/fbi-warns-cyber-criminals-are-using-fake-job-listings-to-target-applicants-personally-identifiable-information

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8. www.fbi.gov › contact-us › field-officesFBI Warns Cyber Criminals Are Using Fake Job Listings to ...

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   Apr 21, 2021 · Cyber criminals now pose as legitimate employers by spoofing company websites and posting fake job openings on popular online job boards. They conduct false interviews with unsuspecting...