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Employment Scams Surge: $47 Million Lost in 2024

3/27/2025

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Employment scams emerged as the second riskiest scam in 2024, accounting for 14% of all reported scams.
Victims lost a median of $1,500, often due to misleading job offers requiring personal information or payment for fake training.
The BBB recommends verifying job postings on official company websites and being cautious of unrealistic offers.
In Canada, employment scams resulted in $47 million in losses in 2024, marking a significant rise.
Authorities encourage victims to report scams to aid in addressing this escalating problem.

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Story summary

Employment scams emerged as the second riskiest scam in 2024, accounting for 14% of all reported scams.
Victims lost a median of $1,500, often due to misleading job offers requiring personal information or payment for fake training.
The BBB recommends verifying job postings on official company websites and being cautious of unrealistic offers.
In Canada, employment scams resulted in $47 million in losses in 2024, marking a significant rise.
Authorities encourage victims to report scams to aid in addressing this escalating problem.