We posted a job. Then came the AI slop, impersonator and recruiter scam
14 days ago
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- #AI
- #Scams
- Andrew Losowsky shares his experience hiring an engineer and encountering numerous AI-generated fake applications.
- Fake resumes and applications were identified through repeated contact information, identical design patterns, and suspicious LinkedIn profiles.
- Many responses to application questions followed a near-identical pattern, indicating AI-generated content.
- Some applicants even included 'ChatGPT says' in their answers without explanation.
- Scammers created fake email addresses and sent technical tests to jobseekers, requesting financial information.
- Despite the challenges, the hiring process resulted in a successful hire.
- The experience highlights the growing issue of AI-generated fake applications in remote hiring.