In recent years, text message scams have surged, particularly those offering fake job opportunities. According to the FTC, consumers reported losing $470 million to text scams in 2024, a significant increase from previous years. Job scams rank high among these fraudulent texts, often impersonating legitimate companies to lure job seekers. As the job market becomes more challenging and the use of AI aids scammers in creating convincing messages, the risk for consumers continues to grow. The combination of economic uncertainty and an increasing desire for remote work exacerbates this issue.
Scam texts have exploded in recent years, with consumers reporting losses of $470 million to text message scams in 2024, a fivefold increase since 2020.
The flood of job scams is likely to worsen as labor markets tighten and AI technologies simplify the creation of more realistic scam communications.
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