The Job Scam Report

The Job Scam Report

The Anti-Job Scam Toolkit: Know & Avoid These Risky Red Flags

The power of "knowing" leads to the freedom of "avoiding and combating" job scams.

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Mark Anthony Dyson
Jul 21, 2025
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Job scams aren’t a passing trend—they’re a permanent threat in today’s job market. Just as you lock your front door to protect your home, you need a trusted defense system to safeguard your career search. That’s exactly what you get when you join The Job Scam Report.


Your Shield Against Rising Losses

  • $750 million+ stolen from job seekers in 2024—a jump of nearly $250 million from 2023 (FTC)

  • Employment scams rose 3× between 2020–2024 (FTC)

  • 14% of all BBB scam reports were employment-related in 2024, with a median loss of $1,500 (BBB)

  • Young professionals (18–34) are scammed most often, lured by “work-from-home flexibility” (BBB)

Every week, I’ll unpack these trends and show you exactly how scammers operate—so you never get caught off-guard.


Why You Need a Yearly Subscription

  1. Weekly Deep-Dives
    In-depth articles, step-by-step guides, and real-time case studies on the latest smishing, phishing, and fake-recruiter tactics.

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    Custom checklists, site-verification blueprints, and red-flag cheat sheets you can apply instantly.

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My Mission

I launched The Job Scam Report in May 2024 after watching even seasoned professionals fall for sophisticated fake-employer tactics—one close family member was lured by a cloned recruiter profile from a Fortune 50 company. I realized that sporadic blog posts and generic advice weren’t enough. We need relentless vigilance, real-world examples, and tools that evolve as scams evolve.


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  • Connect with me on LinkedIn for free weekly tips—then upgrade when you’re ready for the full defense system.

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