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.

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, ...

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 ...

Sarah landed the perfect remote job--or so she thought. The recruiter seemed friendly and professional, the onboarding process seemed to go without a hitch, and she even signed her contract of ...

Job hunters tricked into handing over thousands of dollars are being lured in with a new tactic.

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

In today's digital age, searching for a new job has become significantly easier. Numerous apps exist where companies post job ...

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