The FBI’s Internet Crime Center (IC3) Public Service Announcement warns that the average amount victims lost to fake job listings since 2019 is around $3,000. Scammers often…
In brief: Applying for a new job usually means handing over a slew of personal information to potential employers, which is why the FBI is warning people to be wary of fake job ads on recruitment websites that can steal and sell your details. The FBI’s Internet Crime Center (IC3) Public Service Announcement warns that the average amount victims lost to fake job listings since 2019 is around $3,000. Scammers often spoof official companies’ job listings, using the same logos, language, images, etc., altering only the contact information.
