Have you ever considered that your name, your photo, and your professional reputation could be used to scam job seekers—all without your knowledge?
It's called catfishing and used to be confined to online romance scams. Now, though, it is spreading far and wide, hitting third-party recruiters and job seekers alike. Scammers create fake identities by stealing the information and photos of real recruiters, then use those fabricated profiles to trick candidates into handing over personal details or money.
AI tools have made these scams far more convincing. What once looked like an obvious fake now comes complete with polished messaging, realistic profiles, and cloned communication styles. This means even the most experienced recruiters and candidates can struggle to tell the difference between a genuine outreach and a fraudulent one. Read my blog here to learn more about catfishing and what you can do if it happens to you: Recruiter Catfishing: What You Need to Know - NPAworldwide