Save Fraudsters are luring job hunters with a new tactic: task-based scams that create the illusion of making money to “like,” “follow” or “subscribe.” Job titles include optimization specialist, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that from 2020 ...

Nearly 50,000 people told the Better Business Bureau that they encountered a job scam in 2025.

PeopleFinders reports that job scammers are increasingly using stolen identities to apply for jobs, leading to a rise in ...

One in three job recruiters has been impersonated by scammers, according to a new LinkedIn survey. Here's what to look out ...

Job hunters tricked into handing over thousands of dollars are being lured in with a new tactic: task-based scams where they ...

A new in-depth Better Business Bureau investigation shows job hunters are reporting scams in droves. They often are tricked ...

LinkedIn has built its reputation as the world's most trusted professional network, with over 1.3 million members globally. Yet, LinkedIn scams have surged in recent years, with the platform detecting ...

WhatsApp Scam Alert Feature: "Congratulations! You’ve landed a job," "You’ve won a lottery worth millions," or "Click this ...