Exponential rise | Fake recruiters are causing chaos in the talent market

In the age of online networking, finding your next job move has never been easier.

In fact, with the likes of LinkedIn and Indeed utilising powerful algorithmic compatibility technology, skilled workers may find that the amount of job offers hitting their inboxes can become overwhelming.

However, this convenience comes with an unintended consequence – the rise of jobs scams, and fake recruiters. These individuals or organisations, masquerading as legitimate recruiters, have been engaging in scams and identity theft, and as more and more of our working lives goes digital, the issue is only getting worse. According to Government data, following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, job scams increased by 88% when compared to 2019. That number is steadily increasing.

So how do job scams actually work? Fake recruiters often employ sophisticated tactics to deceive unsuspecting job seekers. They create fraudulent job postings on popular platforms, replicate the branding of reputable companies, and pose as recruiters for those organisations.