Gamified Job Scams Surge, Costing Victims Over $220 Million
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about 'task scams,' which have defrauded victims of over $220 million in the first half of 2024. These scams, often initiated via WhatsApp or text messages, promise continuous income for completing tasks but ultimately trick victims into paying money, often in cryptocurrency, to the scammers. The FTC advises ignoring unsolicited job offers, never paying to receive payment, and being wary of offers to rate or 'like' content online.