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Job Scams Soar: $220 Million Lost in 2024

1/7/2026

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The Federal Trade Commission reports that scammers posing as recruiters have surged since 2020.
In 2024, victims lost over $220 million to job scams.
John Pritchett, a fraud volunteer with AARP Virginia, warns that job seekers are often targeted when vulnerable.
Scammers advertise fake job listings, including work-from-home roles.
They may impersonate government agencies, and Pritchett advises pausing to assess any unexpected recruitment messages.

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Story summary

The Federal Trade Commission reports that scammers posing as recruiters have surged since 2020.
In 2024, victims lost over $220 million to job scams.
John Pritchett, a fraud volunteer with AARP Virginia, warns that job seekers are often targeted when vulnerable.
Scammers advertise fake job listings, including work-from-home roles.
They may impersonate government agencies, and Pritchett advises pausing to assess any unexpected recruitment messages.