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Job scams surged 118% in 2023, aided by AI
Innovations in artificial intelligence and the rise of remote work have fueled a surge in phony job and recruitment ads.
A chief danger is divulging information about financial accounts or sensitive personal data (like a Social Security number) that criminals can then use to steal a job seeker's identity. Job seekers may never see a physical person during a phony hiring or interview process: They may interact with a supposed recruiter only via text or WhatsApp message, Velasquez said, which amounts to a "big red flag." Scammers may also ask for your personal information — like a driver's license, Social Security number or bank account details — upfront in order to fill out "employment paperwork," the FTC said.
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