This current job market is plagued by fake job postings that have been misleading American job seekers, wasting their time and distorting employment data. These deceptive listings—often created to collect résumés, inflate company growth metrics, or manipulate job market statistics—erode trust in online job platforms, create inefficiencies in the hiring process, and continue to make the job market worse for job seekers and the unemployed.

Landing a job or even an interview in the STEM field has become nearly impossible for many. And according to a report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cited by CNBC, fake job scams have surged in recent years, with job seekers losing over $68 million in 2022 alone due to fraudulent employment schemes. Additionally, studies suggest that some companies post “ghost jobs” without real hiring intent to build a talent pipeline or make their financial outlook appear stronger.

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