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Fake recruiter scam steals £18,000 and spreads spyware through fraudulent job applications

A reported fake recruiter stole £18,000 from a job seeker, while fraudulent Indeed applications are being used to distribute spyware. The report indicates a broader employment-themed cybercrime risk.

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Job seekers may face financial theft and device compromise through increasingly convincing recruitment scams.

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  1. The Job Interview From Hell: How a Fake Recruiter Stole £18,000 in Hours as Fake Indeed Apps Spread Spyware ↗ibtimes.co.uk · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

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