Ghost Recruiters Haunt Your Brand — Here's How to Fight Back
You’re scrolling LinkedIn at 10 pm, half-watching a Nordic noir series, when a notification pops up. A candidate you’ve never met thanks you for the “amazing interview yesterday.” Your stomach drops. You didn’t interview anyone yesterday. Your company doesn’t even have a role open. This isn’t a one-off. Across the platform, ghost recruiters are borrowing logos, copying job descriptions, and messaging talent under your brand name. By the time you find out, the damage is done — candidates ghost you, trust erodes, and your next genuine hire wonders if you’re legit. ...