Fraud | Rec expert hits out at job platforms

Recruitment fraud has been growing traction over the last few months amid the global pandemic, with fraudsters tricking desperate job seekers into handing over cash for fake positions.

Campaign group SAFERjobs has received 800 reports of job scams this year alone, a 65% rise on last year. In addition, the UK Government-backed charity previously reported that it has witnessed a 66% rise in fake jobs during lockdown.