Fake Remote Work Offers
Remote work job listings reached an all-time high in 2022. According to LinkedIn, back in February, one in five jobs listed on its site was remote, and half of all applications sent through LinkedIn were for remote jobs. It seemed like everyone wanted a remote job, and scammers noticed. Some started sending people messages or calling them about a remote work opportunity, only to end up asking them for personal information, such as their Social Security number. Others sent applicants a check to “buy equipment” and told them to send the money that was left over back to the company.
