Where job scams happen most: 2026 study
SmartAsset found every state saw more job scam reports year over year, with Nevada posting about 502 reports per 1 million residents.
- On Friday, a SmartAsset study revealed that reports of job scams rose in every state, with South Dakota seeing the largest year-over-year increase of nearly 85%.
- The Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Sentinel Network data shows employment scams rank among the most common fraud categories, with scammers using career boards and social media to impersonate recruiters.
- Employment scams are the most commonly reported fraud category among 18- to 34-year-olds, who often encounter requests for up-front fees or demands for sensitive personal information.
- Gilbert Michaud, assistant professor of environmental policy at Loyola University Chicago, warns that "job seekers should always be cautious," citing recruiters who avoid video calls as a red flag.
- Nevada reported the highest rate of job scams in 2025 at approximately 502 reports per 1 million residents, coinciding with the state experiencing the highest annual unemployment rate that year.
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