Texas logged 370 reported job scams per 1 million residents in 2025, a 25% increase from 2024, according to a SmartAsset study using FTC data.
Adults ages 18 to 34 now report employment scams more than any other fraud category, showing the schemes are increasingly hitting younger job seekers.
Texas ranked No. 29 nationwide for year-over-year growth in reported job scams, well behind South Dakota's 84.8% surge but still part of a broader national rise.
Fake recruiters, bogus job postings and upfront requests for money or banking details are common tactics, with researchers urging applicants to verify employers and avoid unsolicited offers.