Everyone faces separation, of not multiple, during their careers. Most won't prepare and market themselves as such. Job search is best done as a lifestyle, not a seasonal activity event. @Anthony Quinones captured my thoughts in the article below. open.substack.com/pub/createyo...

Anyone Who Claims They Can Teach You How to Avoid a Layoff Is Lying to You

Over 1.7 million people have been laid off since January 2025, while millions more fear losing their jobs.

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Recently, @caradanielleb.bsky.social sent me a message to comment on the below @moneylion.bsky.social & AOL article on future million dollar jobs. Weeks before, I actually had wrote thoughts about the demand, not titles, for AI and security verification. www.moneylion.com/trending/mon...

6 Jobs Most Likely To Produce Millionaires in a Decade

Discover the 6 jobs most likely to produce millionaires over the next decade. From AI specialists to skilled trade owners — here's how to build real wealth.

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Last week, @malwarebytes.com reported candidates were told to download an "Indeed" app for interviews, but it was fake. The fake app installed spyware on victims’ phones. @joetidy.bsky.social, BBC, told the story of a job seeker who lost $18K after a job interview. Verify everything.

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'I lost my savings after a job interview scam' Jobseekers are being warned to be vigilant as scammers are targeting people on job listings websites to trick them into downloading bogus interview tools. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I was invited to be a guest on the SIRIUSXM Radio show, Road Dog Trucking Radio on Ch. 146. I was thrilled to meet the legend Dan Ronan. Truckers need love, but they also need to job search safely and strategically.

The FTC reports fraud losses among 60+ y.o. are higher than those among younger people. The unfortunate loneliness seniors experience leaves them vulnerable to “taking a chance” when employment is out of reach. Check out “The Job Scam Report” podcast on Substack.

When job seekers are clear about their goals, results, achievements, and impact, they can easily avoid fake jobs and other temptations. Thanks to ⁨@Careeringwithcameron⁩ for having me on his show. Watch the entire episode here: youtu.be/oxotXBGbkhI?...

College graduates are walking into the worst fake job market ever in 2026 check out this ​news article from 2025. For threat actors it is hunting season. @newsweek.com

To the very few who have witnessed the company you work for act unethically: if you sign off on a layoff package and you plan to file a lawsuit, don’t take the offer. I shared this w/ J.R. Duren in an article published by the @the-independent.com. www.the-independent.com/us/money/lay...

Four ways to survive a layoff, according to experts

Employees who snap into action starting the day they’re laid off can increase their chances of finding a new role

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And outta nowhere, @blackenterprise.bsky.social publishes a new article by Kenneth Meeks that cites my work (and added “The Job Scam Report) and includes the interview I did 3 years ago. Grateful for the add'l exposure. @alfrededmondjr.bsky.social www.blackenterprise.com/mark-anthony...

For The 6.6 Percent Of Unemployed African Americans, Hope To Landing A Job Is A Polished Résumé Away

The national unemployment rate has remained in a narrow range of 4.35% to 4.5% since July 2025.

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This one thing makes scammers good marketers: they are well aware of life-changing events. For example, graduation season, military separations, and layoffs are advertised everywhere and shared by victims of layoffs. The latest from "The Job Scam Report." substack.com/home/post/p-...

Six Critical Job Scam Surveys Every Job Seeker Should Really Know Right Now

What You Should Know About Preparation, Pitfalls, and Protection Against Scams

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The FBI says gov't impersonation & AI-enabled fraud remain significant. IC3’s 2025 report found nearly $21B in cyber-enabled crime losses, w/ AI-related complaints costing nearly $893M. Employment scams are projected to have lost more than $325M. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/ai-fake-re...

AI, Fake Recruiters, Task Scams, and the New Verification Trap

The job market is not collapsing, but it is hard to navigate safely.

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In this week's "The Voice of Job Seekers" podcast, @MrKevinDTurner and I discuss the ups and downs (more downs) with LinkedIn's ability to keep up with the infestation of bad actors impersonating HR, recruiters, headhunters, etc. thevoiceofjobseekers.com/is-linkedin-...

Your trusted resource for job scam news, safe job search strategies, and "Zero Trust" job scam advice. "The Job Scam Report" on Substack has articles, videos, and podcasts to battle cybercrime in 2026. markanthonydyson.substack.com

Be the prescription to the employer's job description. See if you can understand the company’s challenges, objectives, and goals, while clearly prescribing how you will fix their problem. Be thoughtful to land an employer's attention. thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-be-th...

Scammers read headlines, but my theory isn't about stats. They’re looking for the advantage. It’s not a competitive one. But the emotional edge. They’re looking for the clearest path to steal your identity, and in the long game, your assets.

How many red flags or warning signs does it take to run from a job scam? One. The first one. The one that doesn’t feel right. This week’s episode should give you enough ammo to walk away. open.substack.com/pub/markanth...

This is Why Your Skepticism is Your Security

You can’t trust what you can’t see.

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The @AP (AP, 3/24/26) said: “Just 28% of workers in a quarterly Gallup survey conducted late last year said now is a ‘good time’ to find a quality job, w/ 72% saying it is a bad time.” If you have asthma, you adapt to whatever the weather conditions are. You adapt.

Based on a Norton survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, here are the key takeaways: -33% of Americans have encountered a job scam or suspicious posting -Gen Z is more than twice as likely as Baby Boomers to encounter scams (44% vs. 21%) Norton's survey: us.norton.com/blog/researc...

Job scams have been around for decades. When I noticed they were trending upward, many people thought they would disappear. The surge in job scams isn't just prevalent. It's personal. Clarify. Verify. Don't just apply. Make it your mantra. The Job Scam Report!

Job scams are globally present at this hour. U.S. Canada UK India France And many more. Whether it's a "task scam" job, a fake recruiter's flattery, or a job ad luring you with remote work, they've made you look. Clarify. Verify. Don't just apply.

AI is not the “boogeyman” in the hiring process. Russ gives a great explanation of how it works these days. There are differences in the way it works for companies. AI is not the bus, nor is it the steering wheel. youtu.be/kQj8oMJ6QUs?...

How to Instantly Detect And Stop Fake Background Checks

YouTube video by Mark Anthony Dyson

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Many of us are sentimental about our ex-anythings — friends, loved ones, and yes, even jobs. For a period of time, these may have been the best things in our lives. Your former company's bandwidth for sentimentality is quite short-lived. thevoiceofjobseekers.com/sentimentali...

Job scams follow similar patterns. If you can understand their predictable behavior, you can disengage more quickly from their attempts to steal your personal information. One red flag is all you need to see to avoid their schemes. Clarify. Verify. Don't just apply.

The mindset you bring to a job interview often determines how you land with the employer. "I hope they like me" for professional industry jobs falls short of positioning you as an expert. My latest on "The Voice of Job Seekers." thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-be-th...

I started observing how job scams escalated online back in Spring 2023. I was quoted in June 2023 in Forbes (below) and other media outlets, when “jobfishing” (that is, fake companies hiring) was a thing.

If you’re struggling with scammers and applications during this job search, you should check out the “The Job Scam Report” episode we did on LinkedIn, now live-streaming on YouTube. www.youtube.com/live/dferpo7...

Right Now: Job Scams Blend In, Hiding in Plain Sight

YouTube video by Mark Anthony Dyson

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"Zero Trust" in this job market should mean you trust nothing you see at first sight. Both employers and job seekers will need to practice "zero trust." Join us for this week's "The Job Scam Report" podcast and stay scam-free, y'all. markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/why-do-job...

Let’s be real: Rethink your negotiating strategy if a pay increase is your only goal. More money is what everyone wants. But there’s so much more in the way you negotiate can bring more long-term satisfaction. From "The Voice of Job Seekers." thevoiceofjobseekers.com/negotiate-co...

I'm still surprised so many people don't use @whoisdotcom to verify strange or unknown URLs they randomly receive from fake recruiters and employers. I mentioned them in my job scam advice to @CNET a few weeks ago. www.cnet.com/tech/service...

I Talked to Cybersecurity Experts After These LinkedIn Scams Almost Fooled Me

Experts say scammers often exploit the professional nature of LinkedIn with job offers that seem legitimate. Here's how to spot them.

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Nova Safo, host of @marketplace.org Tech by APM, asked me last October, " What are these scammers trying to get from their victims? Is it just money?" The conversation no one is willing to have: Your personal info is 10x the cash. Our entire convo: www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...