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PODCAST

The Job Scam Report Podcast

Mark Anthony Dyson

The podcast, “The Job Scam Report,” can only be found here on my Substack and YouTube. I created "The Job Scam Report" on Substack in May 2024. I started the podcast shortly after realizing its potential to reach many more job seekers trying to conduct a job search without being lured by bad actors. Job scams are a pandemic in the marketplace. The sooner the signs of a scam are recognized, the quicker one must disengage from communication with them. It should take just one sign to stop, block,

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11:53

The Most Interesting Discussion About Ghost and Fake...

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/12/02

I hate “ghost jobs” as much as the next job seeker, and I’m not looking for a job. But I am trying to make sense of it all and will need help explaining, I hope, more clearly than you’ll see in most LinkedIn posts. There are many articles about ghost jobs, but not in the context of the differences between fake and ghost jobs. In this episode of the podcast, there is a past one I did with Craig Fisher. It’s a five-minute excerpt in which he provides a clear reason for ghost jobs, reframed as

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7:03

Is LinkedIn's "Open To Work" Badge A Safe Tool Now?

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2025/11/18

In this week’s episode of “The Job Scam Report,” the entire crew is back to collaborate on some of the most pressing job scam news. Ashley Price-Horton, Jay Jones, and Russell Irby are back to help make sense of it all. I kicked off our panel with breaking news about LinkedIn’s “Open To Work” badge and recent changes to its visibility and searchability. LinkedIn has made it so the badge is supposedly visible and searchable to recruiters using LinkedIn’s Recruiter’s Tool (which recruiters pay for)

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4:00

How to Protect Students From This One Job Scam

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/10/28

In this week’s minisode, I’m warning students about the dangers of money mule scams disguised as job offers. The FBI states, “Criminals recruit money mules to help launder proceeds derived from online scams and frauds or crimes like human trafficking and drug trafficking.”Criminals target unsuspecting students looking for easy money to move funds through personal accounts. Many students don’t know they’re committing a crime by participating. These activities are crimes that lead to frozen bank

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51:19

How to Defend Against Risky Job Scams and Search Safely

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/10/14

This week’s episode is the presentation Jay, Ashley, and I gave at the Intel Corporation Alumni Network’s monthly “Path to Next Series.” A big shout-out to Gina Riley, a member of the organization, who invited us out to present “Avoid Job Scams.”These are my notes for the presentation, “Path to Next Series: Avoiding Job Scams.” I’ve included the link to the Intel Alumni page here. We provided and inferred a lot of information, but didn’t include the sources. With the help of AI, I found many of the

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62:27

How To Spot Fake Career Services Professionals Before...

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Thanks for joining this very special edition of the podcast. Several of my industry colleagues in the career field recounted their experiences of being spoofed (or duped) by bad actors. Jay Jones, co-host of the podcast, moderated this panel entitled “Hijacked Identities: How to Protect Your Brand and Job Seekers from Scams,” which was streamed as a LinkedIn Live event. Each participant gave me permission to share their panel with you on the podcast.If you would rather see the video, you can check

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61:05

How to Know if HR is Fighting Fake Job Market

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/09/24

In this in-depth interview, Mark Anthony Dyson speaks with HR veteran Russell Irby (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russirby) about the growing challenges in today’s job market, particularly the prevalence of fake jobs, fake candidates, and the impact of technology and AI on both job seekers and employers. The conversation opens with technical difficulties in streaming, which serves as a metaphor for the broader confusion and glitches in the job market itself.Russ explains that HR professionals are now

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51:40

The Resume Details Job Scammers Want to Exploit

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/09/16

In this episode, I discuss with Ashley the alarming rise in job scams and how scammers exploit the personal information found on resumes. We highlight that resumes are not just tools for job applications—they’re also potential gateways for identity theft and other cybercrimes. I share recent statistics showing a dramatic increase in scam attempts and emphasize the importance of being vigilant about the information we include on our resumes and with whom we share them.Ashley and I break down the

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23:07

How to Stay Job Scam Free on LinkedIn

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Editor’s note: This article also includes an affiliate link where I would receive a commission. Scammers create fake job postings, especially for remote “bridge jobs,” to steal resumes and personal information from vulnerable job seekers. We discussed common red flags, such as vague job descriptions, ghost recruiters, and recently registered domains. Jay Jones and I hit a variety of LinkedIn job scam topics in this short but value-filled episode.If you’re looking for baseline tips to stay job

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5:26

The Fake Job Market Will Exploit Vulnerable Federal...

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/09/02

I hope you enjoyed your holiday if you were off. I hope you enjoy this minisode of the podcast. Ashley, Jay, and I discuss how federal layoffs make workers vulnerable to job scams, the risks of sharing resume end dates, differences between federal and civilian resumes, and strategies for safer job searching.We are continuing to see court orders turning over mass layoff mandates, including the Supreme Court’s ruling from this past July. We can expect to see more of this this fall. Threat actors are

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22:36

Inside the New Hiring Hoax: Ghosts, Fakes, & AI Tricks

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2025/08/27

“The Resume Is Dead” was written on the t-shirt of Vrijen Attawar, Founder and CEO of Careerspan. His company helps job seekers develop their professional story through conversational coaching and tailored resumes.Vrijen started as a career coach, and along with his co-founder of Careerspan, saw the need to address the problem of the blurred lines of fake and ghost jobs. During our conversation, one thing he made clear: the resume is a vulnerability in today’s job application process.While we don’t

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14:52

The Latest 7 Sleazy Ways Job Scams Steal Passwords

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Here are some basics to apply to any and all attempts to get your financial and personal information:* Never give your passwords to anyone.* Use a password manager* Use MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) IN all circumstances* Be a critical thinker (more in the video)1. Fake Job Application Portals* How it works: They send you a link to a professional-looking career site or “secure application form” that mimics a real company’s job portal.* Goal: You’re prompted to “log in” using an email and password

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21:15

How To Combat the Surge of Believable Job Scams

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/08/12

I had the privilege of speaking with Michael Schuemack from IdentityIQ, a cybersecurity company monitoring scam activity. We dove deep into the surge of job scams, their tactics, and strategies job seekers can implement themselves.Michael explained that his organization can anticipate some trends, but they often confirm new scam tactics only after hearing from affected members.Social platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, TikTok, and WhatsApp are all fertile ground for scammers, and no job board is

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16:14

How To Detect And Overcome The Fake Job Market

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/08/05

Just like a landmine of explosives covered by dirt, in plain sight, the fake job market exists. Job seekers are fatigued by the numerous dead-end applications they’re filling out. Fake jobs from phony companies are listed on the same page as ghost jobs from legitimate companies, and the average job seeker now has to conduct due diligence before applying.Right now, consider its present state the norm, with any change out of the question. I wish there were a fake job board. But, how would it be

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17:36

How Emerging Deepfakes and AI Chatbots Will Fool Job...

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/07/29

There will be victims of deepfake job interviews. Most job seekers don't prepare adequately for job interviews, and even worse, they often don't know what to expect. The lines are less blurred between the deepfake videos of last and the ones where technology enables anyone to create videos of seemingly real conversations between two people. The mouths and actions are entirely in sync.Similarly, AI chatbots can hold conversations to a certain extent, but when paired with deepfake video and AI voice

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13:30

Job Scams 101: How To Stay Safe Right Now

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/07/22

"Have you ever felt a rush of excitement upon receiving a job offer that seemed too good to be true?” Many college students will face this dilemma, especially new grads. I participated in a panel a year ago at St. Xavier’s University in Chicago. I was joined by several other panelists: Lauren Milligan, Dr. Vincent Alexander Davis, and moderator James Miller. The featured clip on this week’s episode focuses on job scams and how students must navigate them. On this panel, I recount how job scams have

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27:49

Fear Is The Most Lethal Weapon I've Ever Seen

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/07/15

Thanks for joining me on The Job Scam Report. Today, I opened up about a topic often left unspoken in the job search—fear—and how it quietly plays a role before someone even falls for a scam. Fear doesn’t just show up after the damage is done. It starts when someone’s been laid off a few times, faced long-term unemployment, or is struggling to pay bills. Fear leads to desperation, and desperation clouds judgment.Fear is the sword of our actions. We’re in a time where scammers prey on fear. They

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49:27

How To Win The Summertime Job Scam Surge

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/07/01

SummaryIn the episode of “The Jobs Scam Report” podcast, we discussed recent layoff trends, the associated rise in job scams, and strategies to avoid them. Jay Jones and Ashley Price Horton joined me to share insights on red flags, evolving scammer tactics, including deepfakes and AI-generated content, as well as best practices for job seekers, with an emphasis on cybersecurity.We also tried to highlight new security threats, the importance of effective password management, and the risks associated

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9:53

Job Scams: Warnings And Tips From A Cybersecurity Expert

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/06/24

In today’s episode, I am featuring Lance Spitzner, Workforce of Cybersecurity at SANS Institute and a board member of the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Highlights of our discussion:* Key points include the importance of vigilance, verifying information, and recognizing red flags such as unsolicited offers and requests for personal info or payments. * Scammers may aim to steal money or personal data, often using emotion-based tactics to target desperate job seekers. * Organized crime groups and

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38:23

20 of the Best Tools to Identify Fake Companies

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/06/17

We’re in a job market where fake and real jobs are listed on the same job boards, with few differences in the job descriptions. Job seekers don’t have to go to a job site to land fake jobs. Unsuspecting job seekers have gone to fake job sites and not applied. They are still targeted because fake sites will install malware and spyware. In this episode, I discuss several tools job seekers can use to check any website to see if it’s legitimate. You’ll be ready to check any website provided to you via

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24:05

12 Popular Myths About Job Scams To Destroy Today

The Job Scam Report Podcast ·

2025/06/10

People who are most vulnerable to job scams often lack awareness and knowledge, and underestimate their potential to be duped by scammers. I’m glad you are reading this, which means you’re trying to stay sharp, marketable, and vigilant. I hope you share this with your coworkers, friends, family, and network. This is a fight to protect your personal information and assets.Today’s episode and article address the myths surrounding job scams. Today’s job market is splintered. An example is if you divide

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