Your job search is getting riskier, says LinkedIn - 9 ways to tell real listings from scams

One in three job recruiters has been impersonated by scammers, according to a new LinkedIn survey. Here's what to look out for and how to stay safe in your search.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Job and recruitment scams are on the rise, and new tactics can fool even distrustful job seekers.
• We've listed the biggest red flags to watch for in your job hunt, underscored by new LinkedIn research.
• 57% of professionals are more likely than a year ago to question whether a job is a scam.

It's a rough job market out there, thanks to broad economic uncertainty -- and scammers certainly aren't helping. 

Job and recruitment scams are nothing new; however, they used to be fairly easy to spot. Sketchy or nonexistent companies, requests for money to join a ...