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Job scams on LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter surged 19% in early 2025, costing victims nearly $300 million.
Online job scams on platforms like LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter are rising sharply, with fraudsters creating fake postings using spoofed or hacked recruiter accounts to target job seekers amid economic strain.
These scams, often featuring high-level titles and remote work promises, trick applicants into sharing personal data, paying fees, or completing tasks for money laundering.
The FTC reports a 19% increase in such scams in early 2025, with victims losing nearly $300 million and an average of $2,000 per case.
Cybersecurity experts say the schemes are increasingly sophisticated, fooling even experienced professionals, and are likely linked to organized crime groups exploiting desperation and trust in well-known hiring sites.
Las estafas de empleo en LinkedIn y ZipRecruiter aumentaron un 19% a principios de 2025, costando a las víctimas casi 300 millones de dólares.