TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Job scams are on the rise and becoming more believable with the use of AI, targeting vulnerable job seekers with increasingly sophisticated schemes.

Marie Richardson, a Sierra Vista woman recently laid off from her job in automotive finance, said she was excited to receive what appeared to be a legitimate job offer from Farmers Insurance in her email inbox.

“I was really excited to receive that email,” Richardson said. “It looked legitimate. I mean it said, ‘Best regards from the HR team.’”

Scammers use professional communication tactics

A recruiter claiming to represent Farmers Insurance told Richardson they had the perfect job for her — one she could do from home, with a flexible schedule and great pay. The recruiter offered her four or five position

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