"Fraudsters who post phony job opportunities are getting more creative as remote work becomes more popular. 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. Scam job offers increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, as more companies shifted to telework. The Federal Trade Commission estimated that Americans lost at least $62 million in connection with scam job offers and applications in 2024. At some point during the "hiring" process, many scam job offers exhibit one or more of the following characteristics."
Many companies hire extra workers in August through October to meet holiday demand, creating increased seasonal hiring opportunities. Fraudsters increasingly post phony job opportunities, exploiting the growth of remote work. A scam job offer involves imposters using fake names to present nonexistent positions, sometimes claiming to represent legitimate employers. The usual aims are to obtain money or personal information, which can be sold on the dark web. Scam job offers rose sharply during the COVID-19 telework shift. The Federal Trade Commission estimated at least $62 million lost to scam job offers and applications in 2024. Report suspicious offers to the FTC.
Read at Press of Atlantic City
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