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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.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

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

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   Apr 9, 2019 · LOS ANGELES (FOX 11) - If you're looking for a job, beware. There are scammers posing as potential employers, stealing identities and draining your bank account. Fraud involving fake job...

4. www.latimes.com › business › storyLinkedIn, Indeed users are getting targeted with job scams ...

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   Jan 12, 2023 · Hackers are increasingly targeting applicants on job search sites with elaborate, fake hiring schemes to obtain their personal and financial information.

5. www.cnn.com › 2022/06/08 › successJob scams are on the rise. Watch out for these red flags - CNN

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   Jun 8, 2022 · In a job seekers’ market, employers are trying to stand out. But if a job posting is all about making money quickly or other big promises – proceed with caution.

6. 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...

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   How many job scams are there in 2021?

   • In 2021, the agency received more than twice the number of job scam reports than in 2020, Perkins said. And in the first quarter of this year, there’s been more than 16,000 complaints filed. Job scams have been around for a while and the tactics scammers use can vary.

   Job scams are on the rise. Watch out for these red flags

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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

   www.businessinsider.com/how-to-avoid-scammers-posing-job-recruiters-id-theft-2022-8

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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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   Why do job seekers get scammed?

   • Because most job seekers turn to online platforms for employment, scammers impersonate companies and recruiters to trick people into giving them money or personal information. NEW YORK — Between finding openings, sending out your resume and interviewing, looking for a job is tough.

   How to protect yourself from scammers offering fake jobs

   www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-11-03/how-to-protect-yourself-from-scammers-offering-fake-jobs

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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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   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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8. www.latimes.com › business › storyHow to protect yourself from scammers offering fake jobs

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   Nov 3, 2024 · If you’re a job seeker, here are some recommendations from experts on how to avoid job scammers: Know how job scams work. Job scams are a type of impersonation scam.