LinkedIn Employment Scams Rising Amid Notable Job Layoffs

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Many Americans are struggling these days amid job layoffs and a rise in living expenses across the board. These hardships are leading people into added stress, credit card debt, and uncertainty about what their futures will look like.

Because of the economy’s currently precarious nature, now is a time when many folks are looking for extra work. This is attracting more people to the gig economy where they may drive for rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft and deliver food for DoorDash, UberEats, or GrubHub.

Though as people look to find new work, they need to be aware of employment scams that are becoming increasingly prevalent. Some of these scams are most notable on LinkedIn, a platform that focuses on helping folks network and find jobs.

A closer look at employment scams on LinkedIn

In a nutshell, employment scams on LinkedIn are offering jobs that simply do not exist. More often than not, these scams also rely upon the use of artificial intelligence to create profiles and content that appear legitimate.