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AI job scams are up 118% – here’s what to look out for
Job scams are on the rise as criminals use AI to steal personal information. In 2023, reports of these scams had jumped by 118% from 2022.
Victims lost a median of $2,000 per scam, and the FTC reported a total loss of $367 million in 2022, often due to fake job listings and pyramid schemes. The organization explains how the primary defense against the new advanced technology is much more low-tech as they suggest people pick up the phone and verify the contact directly from the source. Aside from the fake listings, another commonly reported scam is pyramid schemes which typically present as a way for people to start their own business or gain financial freedom from working from home.
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