One of the best podcasts in the career industry. Thanks, Mac Prichard

It doesn't matter what platform you use for phone service: this Google report on text scams is a must-read. The report confirms the other studies I've read: 📳Employment scams are #1 📳Scams rely on "Social Engineering" 📳"Bait and Wait" services.google.com/fh/files/misc/…

Every Thursday, "The Job Scam Report" produces an AI-driven job scam news round-up for the prior week. It's experimental, as I hope it will drive more awareness and provide more knowledge for job search safety. open.substack.com/pub/markanthon…

I wonder what % of colleges talk to their students about "Money Mules." If your institution hasn't, now is the time, as the surge in job scams increases during the holiday season. I created a five-minute video to urge colleges to have this convo. youtu.be/jGtNZw_el8E?si…

Strategizing your job search efforts is hard, but doing it safely is equally essential. 1) Researching and vetting every job, hiring manager, recruiter, and even referrers. 2) Too good to be true offers are a red flag. "The Job Scam Report!" markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/the-surging-…

I had an enlightening conversation with my co-host and friend, Russ Irby, the HR Honey Badger. He reassured me fighting fake job candidates and employees is a priority. Russ said fake employees cost millions! "The Job Scam Report" podcast! open.substack.com/pub/markanthon…

Community awareness is a powerful weapon to combat job scams. Not just online, but also in the workplace and educational institutions. Job scams are prevalent to businesses as much as they’re to individuals. Education and feedback are essential. techxplore.com/news/2025-10-s…

Here’s what no one is talking about: the possibility that your student may be a money mule! If college career counselors or the administration don’t address it, it’s a crime and could impact your early career, then the institution is failing to protect. youtu.be/jGtNZw_el8E

Deepfake videos will appear as real as if you had recorded them on your phone. Bad actors pose as employees, hiring managers, or recruiters to steal personal information or proprietary company assets. zdnet.com/article/is-you…

I created an AI-powered "Job Scam News" on Thursdays in addition to the Tuesday articles I publish. Highlights: Who is LinkedIn suing for data scraping? Fake Job Posting to Deliver Malware and Steal Credentials What is “Wait and Bait?” markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/ai-powered-j…

Community awareness is a powerful weapon to combat job scams. Not just online, but also in the workplace and educational institutions. Job scams are prevalent to businesses as much as they are to individuals. Education and feedback are essential. techxplore.com/news/2025-10-s…

It’s not just the shame and reflection that linger after falling for a job scam. It’s not just the shame and reflection that sting and remain. The incident may haunt you for years to come. There are 7 key steps to take to get back on track. open.substack.com/pub/markanthon…

A survey by Trend Micro: 29% of respondents said they were targeted by fake job offers (esp. remote work) via online or text channels. fox47news.com/news/job-seeke… FOX 47 News Clarify. Verify. Don’t just apply. Random communication you didn’t “opt-in” to is likely a scam.

In this episode of "The Job Scam Report," the crew &I tackle the safety of LinkedIn’s “Open To Work (OTW)” badge for job seekers. LinkedIn, conversely, has made the badge available only to recruiters who paid for LinkedIn’s Recruiting Tool. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/is-linkedins…

Job searching can be overwhelming. On this week’s episode of the "Find Your Dream Job" #CareerPodcast, my guest Samorn Selim shares how small, realistic daily steps can help you make progress without running yourself into the ground. 🎧 ow.ly/wPHO50XsvwV

AI-Powered Job Scams (6th Ed.): They Said The Quiet Part Out Loud 60%+ of recent U.S. job‑seekers encountered fake job postings; 40% fell for one, according to a survey by Password Manager (Oct 21, 2025), among 1,254 U.S. adults. open.substack.com/pub/markanthon…

Last month, I appeared on Marketplace's national radio show to discuss how to spot and avoid job scams. You can listen to the podcast version here: open.spotify.com/episode/7Kz0mx…

Less than a year ago, the "John Cena" test was a thing for a minute. Now it's obsolete. Deepfake videos are here. This week's AI-powered article from "The Job Scam Report" shares other articles on how this technology is spreading. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/ai-powered-j…

Craig Fisher, author of Hiring Humans, offered a clear definition of ghost jobs. I think this is the best description of its purpose yet, without changing the feelings of frustration job seekers feel this week in "The Job Scam Report." open.substack.com/pub/markanthon…

As technology expands, the game evolves.