
FTC warning on job scams highlights a growing risk in a weak hiring market
New FTC data and recruiter guidance point to a sharp rise in fraudulent job offers, with scammers exploiting remote-work expectations and desperate applicants.
- FTC data cited by ZDNET says job scammers took about $220 million in the first half of 2024.
- Recruiters say a weak labor market and remote hiring norms are making applicants more vulnerable.

















