# Recruitment and interview scams targeting jobseekers > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/recruitment-and-interview-scams-targeting-jobseekers > Updated: 2026-09-07T05:43:09.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Jobseekers are being targeted by sophisticated recruitment scams that utilize fake interview processes to deploy malicious software. These fraudulent schemes often begin on platforms like LinkedIn, where fake recruiters conduct realistic video interviews before directing candidates to complete technical assessments via compromised documents, such as Google Sheets. In some cases, scammers distribute fraudulent mobile applications, including fake versions of ‘Indeed Interview’ or ‘MyInterview’, to compromise devices. These tactics have resulted in significant financial losses, including a reported incident where a victim had £18,000 in cryptocurrency stolen. Cybersecurity experts and platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed have warned that these scams are difficult to detect because they use legitimate software and platforms that appear to have valid digital signatures. Data indicates a ‘Scam Gap’ among Gen Z professionals, who face the highest exposure at 32%, often ignoring red flags due to a highly competitive job market. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: LinkedIn job recruitment scams target users with malicious software Scammers are using fake job offers on LinkedIn and malicious software disguised as technical assessments to drain bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets from unsuspecting job seekers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/linkedin-job-recruitment-scams-target-users-with-malicious-software ### 2026-09-03: Jobseekers targeted by malicious recruitment and interview scams Scammers are using fake job interviews and malicious documents to target jobseekers, recently draining £18,000 in cryptocurrency from a victim via a LinkedIn-based recruitment scam. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jobseekers-targeted-by-malicious-recruitment-and-interview-scams --- Cite as: Recruitment and interview scams targeting jobseekers. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/recruitment-and-interview-scams-targeting-jobseekers