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Job scams have gotten more sophisticated. Here’s how to spot and avoid them.

Washington Post Tech Tuesday 29 September 2026, 10:00 UTC By Julia Carpenter 1 min read
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Today’s job seekers often say they’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of postings online, exhausted by the long hunt and desperate for a breakthrough. Unfortunately, this vulnerable position makes them perfect targets for online job scams. Democracy Dies in Darkness Job scams have gotten more sophisticated.

Today’s job seekers often say they’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of postings online, exhausted by the long hunt and desperate for a breakthrough. Unfortunately, this vulnerable position makes them perfect targets for online job scams. Democracy Dies in Darkness Job scams have gotten more sophisticated. Here’s how to spot and avoid them. Job seekers should watch out for “ghost” AI job postings and data phishing disguised as listings.
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