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Reports to the BBB Scam Tracker about employment scams jumped by 54% in 2023 from the previous year. The median loss reported by consumers was $1,995 last year. That's up from $1,500 in 2022.

LAS VEGAS ( FOX5) — If you’re in the market for a new job, criminals are more than willing to hire you for their latest scam.

Employment scams came in second, with young adults aged 18 to 34 being the primary targets. Scammers often promise remote jobs, sending unsolicited messages to lure victims.

However, employment scams are an “emerging” threat, said ITRC president and CEO Eva Velasquez. “Job scams have been around since there were jobs,” Velasquez said.

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Employment scams can be hard to pin down or notice, particularly if you're searching for work and want to believe any bites from an employer are legitimate. But there are some telltale signs that ...

However, employment scams are an "emerging" threat, said ITRC president and CEO Eva Velasquez. "Job scams have been around since there were jobs," Velasquez said.