job scams
Coverage of job scams in the Nexus archive.
- When you see a good job on LinkedIn, what’s your first move?
A 2026 LinkedIn survey found 72% of job seekers sometimes question job postings' legitimacy before applying, citing rising job scams. The FTC reported $220M+ in losses from job scams in early 2024, prompting warnings to verify company details and avoid suspicious offers like 'free resume reviews' or 'too easy, high-pay' jobs.
- I'm a career coach. Here's the 4-hour burnout-proof job-search strategy I recommend.
Career coach Emily Worden recommends a 4-hour job-search strategy to avoid burnout in the worsening 2026 job market. She advises against applying to jobs all day, instead suggesting a structured schedule that includes avoiding morning email checks and using job alerts to maximize opportunities.
- 1 year in prison for gang member who forced 2 Thai women into prostitution in Hong Kong
A 70-year-old gang member was sentenced to one year in prison for forcing two Thai women into prostitution in Hong Kong. The women were trafficked via job scams promising massage therapist positions in 2023.