Job seekers targeted by fake recruitment app scams
Job seekers, particularly Generation Z, are falling victim to sophisticated recruitment scams involving fake apps that trick candidates into revealing personal and financial information. Victims have reported losing their savings after downloading malicious applications disguised as legitimate job interview platforms. These booby-trapped apps represent a growing threat in the employment market as scammers target vulnerable job hunters.
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'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'
Job seekers, particularly Generation Z, are falling victim to sophisticated recruitment scams involving fake apps that trick candidates into revealing personal and financial information. Victims have reported losing their savings after downloading malicious applications disguised as legitimate job interview platforms. These booby-trapped apps represent a growing threat in the employment market as scammers target vulnerable job hunters.
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