Job scams: How they persuade and how to protect yourself

With so many companies currently reducing their workforce, jobs scams have become a serious and widespread problem for those who are looking for work. Stories from people who came across these scams on LinkedIn talk about scammers asking for their IDs, possibly to commit identity fraud or theft. Although most of these scams come with glaring warning signs, such as a lack of in-person or online interviews, scammers go to great lengths to make it as realistic as possible, complete with fake contracts and background check questionnaires. They may also have LinkedIn profiles with many followers…