As deepfake tools and voice cloning become cheaper and more convincing, employers are increasingly encountering a troubling trend: fraudsters using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake appearances, voices, or profiles to land remote jobs. In addition to the risk of hiring unqualified applicants, the practice raises significant concerns about individuals trying to steal company trade secrets, install malware on company-owned devices, or engage in other subversive activities.

• Some scammers are using AI to fake their voice and image during video interviews.
• This trend raises the risk that employers could experience poor performance by unqualified workers, cyberattacks, theft of sensitive data, or embezzlement.
• Careful hiring strategies can help employers prevent these schemes.

The last thing employers want to do is to hire a person with a fake identity—whether the person’s goal is to obtain a job for which they are not qualified, steal data or money, or install spyware or ransomware on company devices. If the hiring process is rushed or inconsistent, it is easy for companies to fall victim to this kind of scheme. In January 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned employers about the growing threat from North Korean IT workers infiltrating U.S. companies to steal sensitive data and extort money.

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