Candidate Fraud Crisis

emerging tech choke point contrarian
The candidate fraud crisis, projected to involve 25% of global applications being fabricated by 2028, demands HR tech evolution. Solutions are rapidly shifting beyond standard ATS screening to integrate advanced identity verification and proctoring tools to combat AI-assisted deception in talent acquisition.
Identity Fraud Prevention
AuthID and TurboCheck were chosen by a global workforce solutions provider to implement measures countering the rising tide of employment identity fraud.
The author expresses relief after a friend was immediately flagged by advanced proctoring software for attempting to use ChatGPT during a technical assessment, highlighting the need for robust screening technology over basic video calls.
ai fraud predictions
A Gartner prediction forecasts a significant rise in candidate profile fraud globally by 2028, suggesting an impending 'perfect storm' where one in four job applications worldwide may be entirely fabricated due to advancements in AI.