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Job Scams Skyrocket 1,000% as AI Fuels Fraud
10/7/2025
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- In 2025, job scams surged over 1,000% amid a tight labor market and AI.
- Nicole Becker of Oregon fell for a fake job offer and spent on equipment.
- Nearly one in three Americans received scam texts; average losses were $1,471, totaling $12 billion last year.
- Experts say AI enables fraudsters to craft job listings and interview scripts.
