Jul 8, 2024

When a job opportunity is actually a scam

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Scams that target job-seekers are getting more and more sophisticated.

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Job scams are on the rise

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

You may have gotten the unsolicited texts, LinkedIn messages or other offers from phony recruiters. It’s hard to blow those off if you are in fact waiting to hear about a job, and these scams are getting more sophisticated.

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Studying the Sahm Rule

by David Brancaccio

Economists are closely watching the Sahm Rule, named after a former Fed economist Claudia Sahm. It uses increases in the unemployment rate to flag a recession and has a terrific track record. Let’s turn to economist Julia Coronado at MacroPolicy Perspectives for guidance.

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Lebanon and its U.S. dollar economy

by Hannah McCarthy

After a banking collapse that wiped out life savings and a run of hyperinflation, people in Lebanon use the U.S. dollar a lot. This creates challenges for a fragile economy where many have lost all trust in the financial system. The BBC’s Hannah McCarthy reports.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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