Recruitment scams are a serious, but often overlooked risk to job seekers. Those responsible for these schemes often play on the victim's stress levels or professional ego, by using authority to offer something that could be life changing, often with large salaries. I've personally experienced a recruitment scam. In this post, we'll explore the scam that targeted me, and the steps I took that prevented me from becoming a victim.
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