AI Job Scam Surge: How to Protect Yourself

Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at the Newhouse School of Public Communications, discusses the alarming 118% surge in job scams reported by the Identity Theft Resource Center in 2023. With advancements in artificial intelligence making these scams harder to detect, Shelly offers critical advice on how to protect yourself.

Learn to identify fake job postings on legitimate sites like LinkedIn, spot red flags such as requests for payment for background checks or training materials, and understand the importance of verifying job offers directly with companies. Stay vigilant and informed with Shelly’s expert tips.

Original Airdate: July 9, 2024

Author’s note: This is not a sponsored post. I am the author of this article and it expresses my own opinions. I am not, nor is my company, receiving compensation for it. This work was created with the assistance of various generative AI models.

About Shelly Palmer

Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.

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