08/14/2026
Follow the link in the comments below to Ryan Scott's recent article on LinkedIn. Recruitment scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting job seekers and professionals with convincing messaging. Some impersonate in-house HR/recruitment professionals and others have hijacked the identify of known executive search consultants. These schemes can lead to identity theft, financial loss, and ridiculous amounts of necessary cleanup when personal information falls into the wrong hands. Understanding the warning signs is one of the most practical ways to protect yourself. This article illuminates a few common red flags. Hopefully this is helpful in helping you distinguish legitimate opportunity from scam.