Jobseekers Warned of Fake Online Interview Scams

Many jobseekers are looking for work online today. However, criminals are using job websites to trick people. They want people to download dangerous software.

One victim wanted a new job. He wrote a message on LinkedIn. He said he wanted a job. Soon, a fake recruiter sent him a message. The recruiter offered him a job. They even had a video call to discuss the position. After that, the recruiter asked the man to do a test. The instructions were on a Google Sheet document.

The man downloaded the document. But the document had malicious software inside. He finished the test and went to bed. In the morning, he discovered a terrible thing. His online wallet was empty. The hackers stole eighteen thousand pounds of his savings. The victim felt very angry and sad.

Now, LinkedIn and Indeed are warning users about these scams. LinkedIn shared some interesting data. Young professionals face the highest risk. About thirty-two percent of young people see these scams. However, many of them ignore red flags. They do this because the job market is very competitive. They feel desperate because opportunities are scarce.

Indeed also warned its users in July. Criminals are telling jobseekers to download special mobile apps. They use names like Indeed Interview or MyInterview. But Indeed says a very important thing. Real interviews only happen in a web browser. You must never download an app to do an interview on Indeed.

You should always check the company before you talk to a recruiter. Do not download files from people you do not know.