Fake recruiters. Phony resume "fixes." Learn how to protect yourself from a rising scam that's catching even the smartest job seekers off guard.

Scams targeting job seekers are getting more sophisticated and more personal. In this solo episode, Diana Alt exposes the latest trend in fake recruiter scams designed to exploit your job search anxiety. From LinkedIn messages to fake ATS feedback, she walks through how the scam works, red flags to watch for, and what ethical resume support really looks like.

Whether you've already been targeted or just want to protect yourself, this episode offers practical advice for staying safe and smart during your search.

• How fake recruiters lure job seekers with phony feedback

• The real psychology behind why smart people fall for scams

• Red flags to watch for in resume "optimization" offers

• What ethical resume writers and recruiters actually do

• How to respond and recover if you've already been scammed

⏳ Timestamps
00:00 Intro – Job seekers are getting scammed
01:27 How the scam works
03:30 The psychology of pricing and urgency
05:52 Why the recruiter's role is so deceptive
07:20 ATS anxiety and fear-based decision making
10:30 Resume critique red flags
13:10 Thin LinkedIn and Fiverr profiles
15:03 Reverse image search and fake headshots
16:33 What to do if you've been targeted
18:29 Ethical practices of real recruiters and resume writers
21:46 Final thoughts – Trust your gut and pause

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