Mark Anthony Dyson
@MarkADyson
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Career Writer| ✍️BLs: “The Job Scam Report” on @Substack, @LensaInc, @Payscale 🎙️: https://t.co/4EvY7OkThJ | 👀 in Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Co.
Chicago
Joined August 2008
This happened yesterday—@blackenterprise featured me in an interview from their conference last year with @ashlei_stevens!
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Deepfake videos used in job scams: Fake employers will convince victims to share their personal information just as easily as real employers do. Fake employees will gain access to the company’s proprietary intellectual property and its financial assets. TJSR podcast!
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In this article from @cnet, I talked about the very underutilized tool, @whoisdotcom to help vet suspect hiring companies.
I Talked to Cybersecurity Experts After These LinkedIn Scams Almost Fooled Me https://t.co/5gfMTfTL8t
#cybersecurity #scams #LinkedIn #SocialMedia #FakeJobs #FakeProfiles #phishing
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Scammers are like foxes: They retreat to their holes when they're noticed. They’re clever. They take advantage of the unsuspecting. Read the article on “The Job Scam Report.” https://t.co/yaVPPoSiNU
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I was quoted in this article on @CNET recently. It's essential to vet everything these days. You don't want malware to compromise your computer.
I Talked to Cybersecurity Experts After These LinkedIn Scams Almost Fooled Me https://t.co/5gfMTfTL8t
#cybersecurity #scams #LinkedIn #SocialMedia #FakeJobs #FakeProfiles #phishing
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Just a few days ago, my job scam advice was featured on @CNET in an article by Geoff Williams. The article is based on his experience with LinkedIn scammers. https://t.co/hPC1Otagt3
cnet.com
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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So, which one is a deepfake? The woman with coffee or vodka? Ron Kerbs, CEO at Kidas, posted this yesterday before our LinkedIn Live. Find out what it will take to avoid and resist AI-generated deepfakes. Here's our conversation: https://t.co/JPzr6jF1EU
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As technology expands, the game evolves.
@MarkADyson Wow, it’s crazy how fast things evolve! The John Cena test feels like ancient history now, deepfakes have really changed the game.
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Craig Fisher, author of Hiring Humans, offered a clear definition of ghost jobs. I think this is the best description of its purpose yet, without changing the feelings of frustration job seekers feel this week in "The Job Scam Report." https://t.co/JAiFc2FlPb
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Less than a year ago, the "John Cena" test was a thing for a minute. Now it's obsolete. Deepfake videos are here. This week's AI-powered article from "The Job Scam Report" shares other articles on how this technology is spreading. https://t.co/BrhMUTLEnc
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Last month, I appeared on @Marketplace's national radio show to discuss how to spot and avoid job scams. You can listen to the podcast version here: https://t.co/2UqFNFo77u
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Job searching can be overwhelming. On this week’s episode of the "Find Your Dream Job" #CareerPodcast, my guest @SamornSelim shares how small, realistic daily steps can help you make progress without running yourself into the ground. 🎧 https://t.co/yuHU187WLk
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AI-Powered Job Scams (6th Ed.): They Said The Quiet Part Out Loud 60%+ of recent U.S. job‑seekers encountered fake job postings; 40% fell for one, according to a survey by @passwordmanager (Oct 21, 2025), among 1,254 U.S. adults. https://t.co/gsz4Xe8RoI
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In this episode of "The Job Scam Report," the crew &I tackle the safety of LinkedIn’s “Open To Work (OTW)” badge for job seekers. LinkedIn, conversely, has made the badge available only to recruiters who paid for LinkedIn’s Recruiting Tool. https://t.co/WknrZ6wizs
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A survey by Trend Micro: 29% of respondents said they were targeted by fake job offers (esp. remote work) via online or text channels. https://t.co/jEj59EheNT
@FOX47News Clarify. Verify. Don’t just apply. Random communication you didn’t “opt-in” to is likely a scam.
fox47news.com
Cybersecurity firm warns 29% of job seekers face employment scams. Learn how to spot fake job offers and protect yourself from fraudulent recruiters.
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It’s not just the shame and reflection that linger after falling for a job scam. It’s not just the shame and reflection that sting and remain. The incident may haunt you for years to come. There are 7 key steps to take to get back on track. https://t.co/9h4KjbYVKU
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Community awareness is a powerful weapon to combat job scams. Not just online, but also in the workplace and educational institutions. Job scams are prevalent to businesses as much as they are to individuals. Education and feedback are essential. https://t.co/qBTbN1jcOC
techxplore.com
Companies often send out simulated—or fake—phishing emails to employees to see who takes the bait and click. Those who fall for such scams typically receive an on-the-spot lesson meant to help them...
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I created an AI-powered "Job Scam News" on Thursdays in addition to the Tuesday articles I publish. Highlights: Who is LinkedIn suing for data scraping? Fake Job Posting to Deliver Malware and Steal Credentials What is “Wait and Bait?” https://t.co/xQSQfCig0G
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Deepfake videos will appear as real as if you had recorded them on your phone. Bad actors pose as employees, hiring managers, or recruiters to steal personal information or proprietary company assets. https://t.co/DhMNpejAPJ
zdnet.com
Deepfakes can ruin reputations, impersonate leaders, and fuel scams. Here's how to stay ahead of them.
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