Job scammers are using AI to deceive people into fake job postings on platforms like LinkedIn. FBI reports a surge in digital asset scams, resulting in $3.94B losses in 2023, targeting beginners on social media. Thousands fall victim to online investment schemes, losing large sums to attractive strangers. An elusive scam recently cost a woman £96,000, prompting an urgent warning. Phishing scams in the tech job market exploit desperation, cautioning against offers that seem too good to be true.
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Thousands have lost huge sums after being lured into fraudulent online investment schemes by seemingly attractive strangers who strike up online conversations with them. Here’s a guide to spotting the telltale signs. https://t.co/XrtHM3y1Vu
Job scammers are wiley, even using AI to con people into falling for their fake job postings on websites such as LinkedIn. Here’s how to avoid them. https://t.co/29smVxsdnd