SCAMS IN ONLINE JOBS: A GROWING THREAT TO DIGITAL EMPLOYMENT

AUTHOR – YAMUNA K, STUDENT AT TAMILNADU DR.AMBEKAR LAW UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION -YAMUNA K, SCAMS IN ONLINE JOBS: A GROWING THREAT TO DIGITAL EMPLOYMENT, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (6) OF 2025, PG. 862-868, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT :

As digital employment rises globally, online job scams have become a widespread threat. Fraudsters exploit job seekers through fake recruitment ads, data collection schemes, and advance fee scams. This paper explores the evolution, tactics, impact, and prevention of online job scams. Using case studies, statistics, and global trends, it aims to raise awareness and recommend strategic solutions to protect digital workers in a rapidly evolving virtual job market.

KEYWORDS : online jobs, job scams, employment fraud, work-from-home scams, digital employment, internet fraud, cybercrime, fake jobs.