Amid rising global unemployment, scammers are increasingly exploiting job seekers by conducting fake job interviews. These scammers pose as recruiters from reputable companies, inviting candidates for interviews via email or online platforms.

Scamnews.info reports that after gaining the trust of victims, they ask for personal information or payment for background checks and training materials.

Once the payment is made, the scammers disappear, leaving job seekers with financial losses and compromised personal data.

Authorities warn job seekers to verify the legitimacy of job offers by contacting the company directly and to avoid sharing sensitive information until an official job offer is made.

Despite these precautions, the surge in fake job interview scams highlights the vulnerability of individuals desperate to find work.