As job scams are on the rise, here’s how to stay safe and avoid them

September 23, 2024 – Published on ABC 6 News Philadelphia, PA

Fake job offers are one of the most prolific and fastest-growing scams in the United States, experts say.

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, reports of job scams jumped 118% in 2023 from the year before — and that number is continuing to rise.

“When scammers are posting fake jobs, they’re either trying to steal our identities or just honestly trying to steal money from us,” said Chris Peltz with GuidePoint Security.

Peltz says in most scams, after a note of congratulations, you might be asked to pre-pay for job expenses like a laptop or travel which will supposedly be reimbursed later. “Things like artificial intelligence allow scammers to write job postings that look more authentic and believable, and they’re much easier to turn around,” he explained.

Experts say applicants are not the only ones being scammed — businesses are as well.

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