AI and Fake Job Scams: How scammers use AI to create fake employment opportunities

The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has its pros and cons. While AI offers incredible innovations in business operations, it has also opened the door to forms of cybercrime. The rise of AI-generated employment scams has been a trend escalating at an alarming rate. Cybercriminals are using AI to steal identities, successfully draining bank accounts and damaging company reputations.

How does the job scam work?

Scammers are using AI to create realistic job postings, mimic HR professionals, and even conduct fake interviews with tools like voice cloning technology. The scam can seem real, starting with something simple like a message on LinkedIn by a recruiter who seems legitimate. The goal is to ultimately collect sensitive information like your social security number, which can be used to access banking accounts. 

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Warning Signs

AI can tailor scams to individuals based on their social media profiles or personal information found online. The fake job offers are often convincing. Here are a few indications that a job offer may be a scam:

• No interview required. Legitimate companies aren’t going to offer you a job without meeting you first.
• Request for payment. Real employers will not ask you to pay for a job opportunity or training.
• Suspicious company communication. Is the email address not from the company’s domain? Does the language in their email seem off? 

Before responding to a job offer that seems too good to be true, make sure to do some background checks of your own, like checking to see if the job is listed on the company’s website. If you’re interested in learning about other AI scams, see our posts on voice cloning scams and AI-Generated Websites. Request to join our e-newsletter, which often features ways to protect yourself and your business. Email us at info@iccusa.net.