The number of employment scams is increasing, and the number of job seekers who are targets of cunning scammers is also on the rise. A person who is seeking a new job is advised to be vigilant to these scams and to be aware of what to look out for to better protect themselves against them if they are searching for one.
Precisely what is the scam?
On fake websites that look like they belong to reputable companies, criminals will pose as them to post fictitious job descriptions that require applicants to apply for fictitious jobs. The scammers will then make false job offers to candidates looking for a job.
Sometimes, the fraudster may ask for personal information, like a person’s address, bank details, or personal information like a passport number.
It is becoming increasingly common for these scams to take the form of legitimate recruitment activities, and they often appear to be recruiting through third-party websites or direct email exchanges.
It is becoming increasingly common for employers to be caught up in this sort of scam, which is known as recruitment fraud.
A scammer has been known to target job seekers with fake job openings on LinkedIn as the social networ
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