The ITRC reported a surge in online job scams targeting unsuspecting job seekers for their personal information.

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The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported a surge in online job scams targeting unsuspecting job seekers for their personal information. The number of victims assisted in 2023 increased from the previous year, with a significant spike in reported incidents in January 2024. Cybercriminals are utilizing tactics such as leveraging the trust of legitimate platforms, impersonating reputable recruiters, and utilizing phishing emails to extract sensitive information and commit identity crimes. Remote work has made job scams easier due to the increase in legitimate remote work opportunities.

ITRC Finds Online Job Scams on the Rise