Recruitment scams have exploded in recent years, targeting millions of job seekers through LinkedIn, email, and messaging apps.
According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, employment related scams cost victims more than $300 million annually and that number continues to rise as remote work grows.
Scammers often pose as legitimate recruiters, using real company logos and stolen job posts to appear trustworthy.
They lure candidates into paying “application fees,” sharing personal data, or installing fake onboarding tools.
Some even conduct entire fake interviews before asking for banking or ID details, as reported by the
Financial Times
.
This quiz helps you recognize those red flags before they catch you.
It highlights phrases that sound convincing, requests that seem routine, and links that appear official.
Each scenario is designed to train your instincts and teach you what to verify before you click or reply.
For additional hands on prevention strategies, download our
Job Scam Defense Checklist (PDF)
.
It includes a one page reference list of red flags, safe verification steps, and what to do immediately if you already sent information or money.
For deeper breakdowns and real world examples, read our guide
How to Avoid Job Scams and Protect Your Personal Info
.
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