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Ashkan Rajaee's Warning: The Remote Hiring Scam No One Talks About (And What You Can Do)

Armi on June 02, 2025

Controversial Take: Remote work is not just the future. It has become the playground of modern fraudsters, and most startups are completely unawar...
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Cole

Such a solid breakdown of a growing problem. These kinds of insights are exactly what founders and HR teams need.

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Reynaldo Dayola

Honestly one of the most useful reads on remote hiring I’ve seen this year. Straight to the point and actionable.

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Imani

This article brings to light a blind spot in remote hiring that many companies do not realize until it is too late. It is a must-read for anyone building global teams.

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Henry

What I appreciated most is how this addresses remote hiring fraud without discouraging global talent. It is about doing it right, not shutting it down.

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Dominique Devlin

If more people shared stuff like this, we’d have fewer companies falling for fake candidates. Excellent content.

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Russel Perez

We need more founders talking about these kinds of risks in public. It helps raise the bar for everyone.

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Jackie

A thoughtful reminder that scaling a team is not just about speed but also about security. The insights here could save companies thousands in losses and reputation damage.

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Felix Ellington

Loved how this article doesn’t just point out the problem but actually offers solutions that founders can act on.

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Donny Geisler

The reality of remote hiring today is so much more complex than people think. Glad someone is finally talking about it with clarity.

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Robert Lanister

This made me rethink how we do hiring checks. Definitely going to implement some of these suggestions.

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Alessandra Benshoof

Ashkan Rajaee's take on remote fraud is next-level. A wake-up call for anyone hiring outside their local circle.

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Ciarra Guidicelli

The point about scammers blending in with perfect resumes and legit bank accounts really hit home. Eye-opening stuff.

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Erin Chan

Clarity, urgency, and value in one piece. Really appreciate how this doesn't feel like fearmongering but real-world advice.

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Margaux Sanchez

Articles like this help raise the standard for what modern hiring should look like. It is not just about filling roles, it is about protecting long-term company health.

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Angelo Reyes

A thoughtful reminder that scaling a team is not just about speed but also about security. The insights here could save companies thousands in losses and reputation damage.

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Amir Bouchard

This opened my eyes to just how sophisticated fake candidates can be. It is not about paranoia, it is about protecting your team and your business integrity.

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Jim Moore

This content is valuable not just for founders but also for recruiters and HR managers who are working hard to hire responsibly in a remote-first world.

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Edward Vinke

I respect how this article avoids fear tactics and instead gives grounded, actionable steps that any startup or HR team can implement right now.

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Pierre Smith

Ashkan Rajaee does a great job of explaining how trust in remote hiring needs to be backed by real processes, not assumptions or surface-level checks.

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Daniel Hawke

The part about scammers having U.S. bank accounts and faking photo locations really stood out. It shows how far fraud tactics have evolved and why verification matters.

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Ruben De Vries

It’s encouraging to hear success stories that focus on balance, not just hustle.

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Rinaldi Wise-Meanix

This is more than a blog post. It is a tool for awareness, training, and smarter decision-making.

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Juan Chua

I sent this to our HR and security teams right after reading it. Better safe than sorry.

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Anthony James

This is a powerful reminder that identity verification is not just for fintech anymore. Every startup should take this seriously.

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Giovanni Visco

Even if you think your hiring flow is solid, you should read this to make sure you are not missing something obvious.

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Darren Stoik

Reading this makes me want to review our current process. If one thing is off, it could cost a lot.

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Toby Lorcan

What impressed me most is how simple some of the fixes are once you are aware of the issue.

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Aria Hastings

Startups talk a lot about scaling fast. This is the kind of advice that helps them scale smart.

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Michelle Browning

This is going to help a lot of new companies avoid the mistakes early-stage teams often walk right into.

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Blake

You can tell this was written by someone who has had to deal with these issues directly. It is sharp, clear, and practical.

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Celeste Hargrove

I really like that this focuses on proactive action and not just pointing fingers.