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I Answered a Job Scam Text on Purpose, and Here’s What I Learned

Summary by Lifehacker
I'm sure you've received a random text from a supposed employment recruiter recently—we all have. These texts, you likely realize, are scams. No company is so desperate for workers that they’d message random numbers with job offers. According to the Federal Trade Commission, you shouldn't respond to these texts or click on any links on them—the smart thing to do is to block these numbers and get on with your day. But I wanted to see what happens…

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Lifehacker broke the news in on Friday, April 4, 2025.
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