About this episode

This episode discusses how to identify and avoid AI-generated job scams that can lead to significant financial loss.

EP 3193 That high-paying, fully remote job offer sitting in your inbox from Google or Amazon could be an entirely AI-generated scam designed to drain your bank account. Employment fraud has reached record highs, with one in three job seekers encountering sophisticated traps that steal your identity and your cash. This episode lays out a strict, step-by-step verification protocol to stress-test recruiters, expose live deepfakes, and lock down your personal data before you get taken for a ride. 00:00 – The Cold Reality: Record-High Job Fraud and AI Persona Recruiters 01:05 – Step 1: Profile Scrutiny and Spotting Email Typosquatting 02:20 – Step 2: The Interview Vetting Protocol and Equipment Check Scam 02:58 – Step 3: Stress-Testing Live Video to Break AI Face Masks 04:01 – Step 4: Data Defense Strategies and Secure Onboarding Checklists 05:19 – Resources: Accessing Career Coaching and Protecting Your Network ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier. Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Altman

Topics covered

• job scams
• AI fraud
• job search advice
• identity theft
• recruitment verification

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Google, Amazon

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