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The Perfect Scam

The Perfect Scam

This Job Scam is Suddenly Everywhere

The Perfect Scam · Oct 17, 2025 · 56:02

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Dorothy is looking for a part-time job that will enable her to work from home and accommodate her medical disability. After applying for numerous jobs and posting her résumé online, she receives a message about an app testing job. It seems like a great fit, since she has done similar work in the past, but the complicated system has Dorothy adding her own money to an account in order to unlock elements. It's a scam that has exploded in recent months - task scams are now the single biggest scam facing job seekers. 

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