College grads increasingly targeted by job scams

Recent college graduates are facing a troubling trend as they venture into the job market: scammers targeting them with crafty schemes to steal their identities or money.

The goal?
To trick students into applying for fake jobs and then swindle them out of their personal information or cash.

Beware
These fraudsters use sneaky tactics like pretending to be professors or school officials recommending them for job openings. They might even hack into email accounts to pull off their scams.

To address these concerns, watchdog agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are issuing stern warnings about the rise of such scams.

Employers and recruitment agencies are also stepping up to raise awareness and protect students from falling prey to these scams.