I hate that I even have to write this.

But fake recruiters and fake job postings are everywhere right now. And job seekers are being targeted hard.

That's not because you're careless. It's because scammers go after people who are motivated, hopeful, and actively searching. That's you.

What makes this worse is how convincing these scams have become.

In fact, a couple months ago, one of my clients showed me a recruiter message that fooled me!

The company looked real. The LinkedIn profile looked legit. The email sounded professional.

It wasn't.

That's why this week's lesson is about how to protect yourself.

Not with fear. With awareness.

In today's video, I walk you through 10 clear warning signs that help you quickly answer one critical question:

Is this real…or is it just a scam?

You'll learn:

• What to check first when a recruiter emails or messages you.
• How fake job postings give themselves away.
• Why Gmail addresses, rushed language, and vague roles should always make you pause.
• What legitimate recruiters never ask you for.
• How to verify a job or recruiter in minutes, not hours.

This isn't about becoming paranoid. It's about becoming informed.

If you're job searching right now, please don't skip this one. Even smart, experienced professionals are getting caught off guard.

And if this helps you, pass it along to someone else who's searching. A simple heads up can save them a lot of stress.

Listen to STOP Falling for Fake Jobs and Recruiter Scams now!

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--Andy