One in four job seekers fell for hiring scams in 2025, with scammers most commonly impersonating Amazon, Google, FedEx, UPS, and Walmart, “using fake postings or recruiter messages to lure job seekers into sharing credentials or transferring funds,” according to PasswordManager.com, which helps with password security and internet safety.
A study commissioned by the company “reveals that many Americans have fallen victim to fraudulent recruiters and fake job postings on platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed and Facebook, often sharing sensitive information or money in the process.”
“According to the survey of 1,254 U.S. adults who searched for a job in 2025, six in 10 encountered a fake job posting, and a similar share were contacted by fraudulent recruiters. Half of those falling victim reported that their personal data was stolen or that they suffered a financial loss,” PasswordManager.com said.
“Most fake recruiters contacted victims via email (72%) or text message (62%), though some reached out through LinkedIn (29%) or phone calls (38%). Fake job listings were most often found on Indeed (56%), LinkedIn (37%), and Facebook (35%).”