"The Promise of Opportunity, The Peril of Deception"

"In the digital age, not all that glitters is gold. Beware the siren song of fake job offers, for they promise a future but deliver only disappointment. True opportunities knock softly; scams beat down your door."

Nowadays, it's very common to find fake job postings on LinkedIn. Many professionals get trapped in fake job postings.

??Do you know what could be the motive behind fake LinkedIn Job Posts?

??Collect, and sell emails/phone numbers (99.5% active) for marketing purposes to agencies.

??Collect information about companies where you worked through your work experience. Adversaries can connect with your co-workers and ask for help or information.

??Phishing Scams – asked candidates to provide financial information or download malicious software on their laptops.

??Company Image Boost – Startups and some companies may post fake jobs to appear more prominent and active in their industry than they are. This can attract investors and clients by creating an illusion of rapid growth and hiring.

??Lead Generation – businesses might use fake job postings to gather contact details for future marketing efforts, selling sale pitches instead of job opportunities.

The Scammer's Playbook:

1. Data harvesting: Collecting personal information for identity theft
2. Financial fraud: Tricking victims into "purchasing equipment" or "processing payments"
3. Resume mining: Building databases of potential targets for future scams

Red Flags to Watch For:

• Too good to be true: Unrealistic salaries or minimal qualifications
• Vague job descriptions with pushy recruiters
• Requests for upfront payments or personal banking details
• Interviews conducted solely via text chat
• Use of non-company email domains (e.g., @gmail.com)
• Recently created a LinkedIn profile of the recruiter with less than 250 connections or followers.

Remember: Legitimate employers won't ask you to pay for anything upfront or provide sensitive information before a formal offer. Stay vigilant, research thoroughly, and trust your instincts. Your dream job is out there – just make sure it's real!

October Month all posts links below - Cybersecurity Awareness Month

3rd October - https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/cybersecurity-awareness-month-lets-talk-password-amandeep--vjnkc/?trackingId=lER0bDysQYe7u1qRGGqddw%3D%3D

2nd October - https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/empowering-leaders-train-employees-human-firewalls-amandeep--jaete/?trackingId=cVUwq3XCQma8zpE7bBlW7A%3D%3D

1st October - https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/cybersecurity-awareness-month-day-1-amandeep--80rqe/?trackingId=iCf%2FlLH9RCKSM2h0FO2q4g%3D%3D