10/31/2026
One in four job seekers fell for a hiring Scam last year, and FTC data shows reported losses jumped from $90 million to over $500 million in just four years.
It usually starts with a recruiter on LinkedIn and interviews that feel completely real, right up until you're told you got the job. That's the moment they've been building toward, because by then a "refundable" equipment deposit or a mandatory training fee feels like one more onboarding step.
So remember this: no real employer ever asks you to pay to get hired.
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