AI job scams are booming – and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them
- Posted on April 21, 2026
- By The Guardian
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AI job scams are booming – and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them

Fraudsters are using the promise of fake roles to trick job-seekers out of money, personal information or both, and with the help of AI they are more convincing than ever. But there are ways to spot them