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Thank you for sharing this Jason Keisch. With your experience and expertise, you were able to easily spot this scam, but unfortunately for many job seekers, the idea of someone reaching out and offering to advance their search can lead to people falling prey to these traps. I hear from job seekers regularly with questions about things that seem suspicious. A few things to look out for: - text interviews without some type of other initial outreach that you have verified is legitimate - jobs that are offered with very little discussion or interview, especially those that are home based and might require you setting up a home office ( this can involve you advancing money which you will then lose) - outreach for jobs that you did not apply for and which seem too good to be true - email addresses and websites that look suspicious Many scammers will also target those who are new to the US, so if you fall in this category and are looking for your first job in the US, be especially vigilant. Thanks for sharing this Jason! #scammers #jobsearch

❌Phishing scams are certainly getting more creative for recruiters.❌ Last week I received a #phishing email in the form of a #LinkedIn #job #application through to my email.📧 The email didn't have a resume attached, came through to my general email inbox instead of my ad response folder, and the candidate apparently has 2 names, which sparked my caution. It was also in response to a job I didn't have posted and in a location I am not currently covering...🤔 Outside of this, I struggled to pick up any more tells in the post and it did look to be genuine outside of the above. It's a good job that @KeepNet is providing up-to-date phishing and general security training to keep us educated on potential threats.👏 Given how many applications #recruiters and internal Talent Acquisition teams receive, this could've easily caught me out and left me in a sticky situation.🔓 I've attached a screenshot of the email, would you have picked up on this phishing attempt?

Hello Recruiters !! Beware of "More_eggs" Phishing Attack !! The More_eggs malware is being distributed by threat actors who disguise it as a resume, The primary targets are recruiters who are deceived into thinking they are interacting with job applicants. The latest attack chain involves malicious actors responding to LinkedIn job postings with a link to a fake resume download site. When the recruiter visits the site, they are prompted to download what appears to be a resume but is actually a malicious Windows Shortcut file (LNK). Be extra cautious with unsolicited emails and LinkedIn messages from unknown individuals.

🔒 Cybersecurity Alert: Protect Yourself from Job Scams! 🔒 Job searching is hard enough, right? As I've been entrenched in the job search, I've recently encountered a concerning uptick in cyber threats targeting job seekers like me. It's disheartening to see how fraudsters exploit our eagerness for career advancement, but staying informed and vigilant is our best defense. Recently, I've noticed a troubling trend of deceptive emails and scams masquerading as recruiters who are trying to set up an interview. These scammers often prey on our trust, enticing us with promising prospects. And boy they seem real because they're well written and free of typos. However, beneath the surface often lies a web of deceit aimed at compromising our personal information and even extorting money. One such example was when a recruiter contacted me (and I could verify the person's name as a real recruiter) telling me my resume wasn't ATS ready and to go to this site (CMS Resumes) to upload and then get a new version by paying via Venmo or Paypal. Amidst the excitement of potential opportunities, I urge you to remain cautious and discerning. Let's not allow our aspirations to blind us to the red flags of phishing attempts and fraudulent schemes. I hope those out there like me can navigate the job market with confidence and resilience, while safeguarding their cybersecurity every step of the way. #Cybersecurity #JobSeekers #StaySafeOnline

Watch out for fake job posts on all sites including Linkedin Scammers will post fake jobs and send phishing emails to get information from you. Job recruiters will use their companies email not their personal ones. Job recruiters will not ask for personal information by email or phone. Job recruiters will normally have a photo in their profile. Job recruiters normally don't misspell. Check the credibility of the job you apply to/ its publisher. If it sounds too good to be true it most likely is. Thats what I know so far 😁 Stay Safe on your job search! #safe #safejobs #phishing #phishingattacks #phishingawareness #Jobscams #onlinesafety #fakejobs #scamalert

🚨 Heads Up, Tech Professionals! Don't fall prey to phishing scams posing as recruiters! Protect yourself and your personal information. Learn more about this disturbing trend and how to stay safe: https://lnkd.in/eihi4aJD #TechSecurity #PhishingScams #StaySafe #JobSearch

Good advice for job hunters from Jennifer Yeko. It’s really bad out there right now…and the scammers are getting better and better. It’s happened to me a few times too, so I’m always suspicious of random recruiters, emails with broken English or misspellings, anyone from overseas, etc. Has this happened to you? Comment below!

Please beware of scams when posting your resume on job boards or publicly. I just helped someone recognize two spam accounts. The people and company names were real but everything else was fake. This is also why I am highly suspicious of re-‘mote jobs. But people can spoof an email and pretend to be someone they aren’t. I need to do a Ted Talk on this stuff. I’m glad I did some cybersecurity training at work to spot these fake emails. Look for misspellings and fake email addresses and other information.

If you suspect deceit, hit delete! We have recently been made aware that someone has been posing as our company and sending out spam job offers to individuals who have applied for positions with us. We take this matter very seriously and want to ensure your safety and security. If you have recently applied for a position with us and received any emails from a sender with the domain '@careers-netimpactstrategies .com', please disregard and report the sender as spam. We want to emphasize that our company would never send a job offer before conducting an interview. Any legitimate job offer from us will only come after a thorough interview process. When you apply for a job at NetImpact, you will receive an automated email from the following sender: NetImpact Strategies Inc. @ icims <netimpactstrategies+autoreply@talent.icims.com>. This is to let you know that your application has been received and is being reviewed. From that point forward, communication from NetImpact’s recruitment team will only come from emails ending in the domain @netimpactstrategies.com. We are working to address this issue and take appropriate measures to ensure it does not continue. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! #cybersecurity #report #vulnerabilities #cyberincidents #malware #phishing #recruitment #hiring

**Scam Alert: Beware of Fake Job Posts and Malicious Links on LinkedIn** LinkedIn is a valuable platform for professional networking and job searching, but it’s important to be cautious of scammers posting fake jobs and sending malicious messages. Here are some key points to stay safe: 1. **Beware of Unsolicited Messages**: Scammers may send unsolicited messages with enticing job offers. Always verify the sender's profile and company. 2. **Avoid Clicking Random Links**: Never click on random links in messages claiming to lead to job descriptions or application forms. These links may lead to phishing sites or malware. 3. **Verify Job Posts**: Always cross-check job postings with the official company website or trusted job boards. 4. **Report Suspicious Activity**: If you encounter a suspicious message or job post, report it to LinkedIn and alert others in your network. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information by following these precautions. If something feels off, trust your instincts and do further research. Stay safe!