In 2023 alone, over 84,000 cases of fraud were recorded, resulting in losses of a record 277 million dollars.
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The United States has been grappling with a wave of job market fraud for several years. According to a study by the Surfshark platform, based on data from the Federal Trade Commission, fraudsters have defrauded 737 million dollars in this way since 2019. Their main methods of operation are false job offers and front employment and consulting agencies requiring a fee for using their services.
Analysis conducted by Surfshark also showed that over the past five years, a total of 294 thousand cases of job-related fraud have been reported, with almost a third of complaints related to financial losses. The average loss per victim was 8.7 thousand dollars.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly contributed to the above situation. In 2021, the number of fraud reports doubled compared to the previous year, reaching 81 thousand. Although the pace has clearly slowed down in subsequent years, financial losses continue to grow - in 2023 they reached a record sum of 277 million dollars.
The analysis also shows that the average losses per victim of job-related fraud have almost doubled since 2019, reaching an average of 12 thousand dollars per person. This alarming trend is a serious warning for job seekers to exercise particular caution.
Experts recommend that potential candidates be extremely vigilant about job offers that require fees for applications or the provision of sensitive personal information. Thoroughly investigating the credibility of the company before taking any action is key to protecting against fraud.
This situation underscores the need for increased awareness and caution among job seekers to avoid potential financial and emotional losses.
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