Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that from 2020 ...

Save Fraudsters are luring job hunters with a new tactic: task-based scams that create the illusion of making money to “like,” “follow” or “subscribe.” Job titles include optimization specialist, ...

A 21-year-old says a job she found online turned into a costly scam. Here's how it happened and what to watch for. A 21-year-old says a job she found online turned into a costly scam. Here's how it ...

A new study from the Better Business Bureau reveals a surge in task-based employment scams, tricking job seekers with fake ...

TONIGHT, CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE SHOWS US HOW THIS SCAM WORKS. A VIEWER SENT AN EMAIL TO THE EIGHT ON YOUR SIDE TEAM DETAILING HOW SHE WAS NEARLY TAKEN BY A JOB SCAM AFTER SHE APPLIED ONLINE ...

The BBB Serving Connecticut says this growing scam has already targeted people in New York, Missouri, Louisiana, Alabama, ...

Disappearing off into the sunset with your money is usually the aim, but more sinister scammers may also hack your computer ...

Fraudsters are increasingly luring job seekers to apply for positions that don’t exist, often costing victims thousands of dollars. Scammers are promoting fake jobs alongside legitimate ones, using ...

Recent college grads age 22 through 27 could be particularly vulnerable to job scams this year, as they're facing a significantly higher unemployment rate as a group than all other workers. In 2025, ...

It's very devastating. I wasn't really aware until after it happened to me, unfortunately. *** 21-year-old job seeker says what looked like *** dream opportunity turned into *** financial nightmare.