The podcast, “The Job Scam Report,” can only be found here on my Substack and YouTube. I created "The Job Scam Report" on Substack in May 2024. I started the podcast shortly after realizing its potential to reach many more job seekers trying to conduct a job search without being lured by bad actors. Job scams are a pandemic in the marketplace. The sooner the signs of a scam are recognized, the quicker one must disengage from communication with them. It should take just one sign to stop, block, and report them. Inform your network and report if you have engaged with...
Latest episodes
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27 min
Scammy Behavior: Who's Really Behind That Strange Job Post?
This special edition of the podcast covered job-search safety tips and strategies. My co-hosts and I share things you can apply to your job search right away. You’ll get even more…
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9 min
It's Here: Gen Z and the Astonishing Rise of Job Scams
Social engineering and artificial intelligence are the weapons of choice, but also of war. Both are constant traps charlatans use to lure job seekers into an entangled web where im…
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14 min
How to Unmask Job Scams with The Zero Trust Mindset
This week’s episode is an excerpt from the “Nothing Felt Wrong” podcast. The podcast covers all types of scams, including job scams. Anne Genduso is the creator and host, and beyon…
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9 min
AI Fraud Surge in Hiring: Download The Zero-Trust Mindset
This week, I wanted to share an excerpt from a podcast I recently appeared on, “Careering with Cameron.” I discussed the “Zero Trust” mindset and offered insights for the employed,…
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14 min
Faking the Funk: Ghost Jobs, Fake Employers, and the Fight for Transparency
The crew was back together for another insightful episode of not just job scam advice, but also an important discussion about ghost jobs. There are two states in the news addressin…
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16 min
Easy Apply Is a Trap — Here’s The One Thing to Do Instead
In this episode of “The Job Scam Report,” we are not only looking at the lack of caution job seekers are taking when scrutinizing jobs, but also at how they are recklessly job sear…
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50 min
Verify First: How Professionals Can Stay Safe in a Scam-Saturated Job Market
I announced last week during this event, which is this week’s podcast, that the summer newsletter will be open to the public, not just paid subscribers. I want everyone to stay up…
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47 min
Most Vulnerable: New Grads, Fed Workers & Military Spouses in the Job Scam Crossfire
I have just opened the floodgates: I’ve made this newsletter public for the summer. Before, you had to subscribe to my Substack to see the posts after 14 days. Now, everything is v…
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29 min
The Really Subtle and Simple Signs of Recruitment Fraud
If you’ve been reading about job scams in the news, on this platform, or in videos, the only conclusion we can all reach is the escalation and frequency of job scams continue to su…
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20 min
Two Years Later, Job Scams Surge, And I'm Just Starting
This week marks two years since the launch of “The Job Scam Report.” The project began as a direct response to a persistent job-market problem. Over that time, I’ve created more th…
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8 min
Job Scam Alert: Run Now if Employers Skip This
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is likely the primary tool in the scammer’s arsenal. Not because it is doing everything for scammers, but their scaling the use of AI is causing consta…
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7 min
This is Why Job Scams Are Thriving in The Job Market Right Now
The job market is tough. In this episode, I break down why job scams are more dangerous than ever, what the latest data reveals, and how smart job seekers must protect themselves.W…
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11 min
This is Why Your Skepticism is Your Security
You can’t trust what you can’t see. There’s truth and danger in that saying. Technology is a sophisticated conundrum, and job candidates may unknowingly interview with fake recruit…
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13 min
How to Instantly Detect And Stop Fake Background Checks
Everyone needs to hear from someone or people who live and offer sound reasoning. Enter Russ Irby and Ashley Price-Horton. Russ Irby, a 25-year HR Director, is telling it like it i…
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16 min
How to Spot and Avoid Fake Hiring Processes
The mantra for 2026 when it comes to protecting your personal information is “Zero Trust!” You should be stingy with your personal information and only give it if you have research…
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19 min
Why Do Job Seekers Need Aggressive Defense Solutions Right Now
Zero Trust. That’s what we need to use as a personal defense system against unfamiliar or strange communications, or from people we did not vet before they communicate with us. We…
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19 min
How to Spot and Avoid AI-Generated Deepfake Job Scams
Here's an uncomfortable truth your mind won't want to believe: Job scams will be as prevalent in the next three weeks as they've been all year. We should all anticipate an increase…
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19 min
How Will This New Bill Help Vets Against Job Scams
Our military personnel and veterans are often targets of all kinds of scams. Bad actors target them because of their frequent moves and transitions. They also understand that their…
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8 min
How to Identify Deepfakes, and Job Scams in 2026
The battleground in spotting and avoiding deepfake job interview videos is just beginning, which is one reason why I wanted publish this episode. I also saw an article this week di…
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9 min
This Is The 2026 Challenge: How Scammers Steal LinkedIn Profiles
Kevin Turner, a well-known Brand Strategist and LinkedIn expert, offered a post-show perspective on job scams on LinkedIn. He says a stolen LinkedIn profile could be leveraged on o…