Future of Work scam

FTC data confirms job offer text scams are 4 times more common now and have cost job seekers almost $300 million

By

Matty Merritt and

Morning Brew

By

Matty Merritt and

Morning Brew

November 17, 2025, 4:15 PM ET

In the first half of 2025, reports of online job scams jumped by 19% compared to the same period last year.