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Scammers are hijacking job ads. Here’s how to spot the fakes

Risk Score: 9%
Domain consumer.ftc.gov
Regulator Warning FTC (US Federal Trade Commission)
Warning Type Official Consumer Alert
Warning Date 2023-05-22
Jurisdiction United States
Official Source View Original Alert

Reason for Warning

Scammers are taking outdated ads from real employers, changing them, and posting them on employment websites and career-oriented platforms like Indeed or LinkedIn. The modified ads seem to be real job

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