Too good to be true? Job fraud is on the rise as the financial, IT and healthcare sectors become major targets

A new report from Heimdal has revealed that job seekers around the world are being targeted by scams that exploit people looking for work in sectors such as finance, IT and healthcare.

Based on an analysis of more than 2,670 social media posts and comments from victims in 2023 and 2024, the report highlights scammers’ common tactics, the hardest-hit sectors and the emotional toll these scams take on their victims.