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Texas job scams jumped 25% in a year, new study finds. Here's who's being targeted
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brittany Taylor , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway People between 18 and 34 years old are frequently targeted by such scams.
In Texas, a notable rise in fraudulent job postings has been observed. People between 18 and 34 years old are frequently targeted by such scams. A recent analysis of data reveals this trend.
The information was compiled from reports made to a federal agency. Further details about the study's findings are available from the original source, including the total number of reported scams per capita in Texas and the state's national ranking for the increase in these incidents.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local ·
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