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Kristen Schwab
Marketplace reporter who files on consumer and labor-market stories, including reporting on job scams and hiring trends featured in this episode.
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Oct 16, 2025
• 14min
This labor market is ripe for job scams
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Kristen Schwab, a senior reporter known for her investigative work, shares insights into the alarming rise of job scams that target vulnerable job seekers. She details her eye-opening experience replying to a scam message, revealing how genuine-sounding offers can be traps. The discussion explores how scammers leverage data leaks, remote hiring, and AI advancements to craft convincing ploys. Schwab also highlights which demographics are most at risk and offers tips for spotting fake job offers, emphasizing the need for caution in today's challenging job market.
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