In 2025, we’re not just hiring resumes — we’re hiring illusions.
A growing wave of scammers is now hunting U.S. jobs using stolen identities, leveraging deepfake tools to change their face and voice in real time. These aren’t just sophisticated paid apps. Some are free, open-source projects running right off GitHub, used to impersonate real people with frightening accuracy.
From software developers to remote customer support reps, fake candidates are infiltrating the workforce — and most interviewers don’t even know they’ve been tricked.
These scams typically work like this:
Scary part? The tools they’re using are getting better fast — and human senses can’t always tell the difference anymore.
These scams aren’t just wasting recruiter time. They're:
The tools are getting better, cheaper, and more accessible — making everyone vulnerable.
Screentro.ai is the first platform designed to detect deepfake behavior in hiring pipelines. Our AI doesn’t just look at what’s on the screen — it analyzes:
Where the human eye fails, our tech flags what’s fake — instantly.
“We were interviewing a guy for a senior data role. On video, he looked like a clean-cut Anglo-Saxon professional. Polished, confident, articulate. But when I asked him to raise his hand in front of his face to adjust the lighting, his image glitched — his hand never showed up. That’s when I knew it wasn’t real.” — Cofounder, Early-Stage US Startup
AI can build. AI can deceive. It's time we use AI to defend.
Deepfakes are not just a novelty — they’re a threat. Companies must be vigilant. And job seekers? You must stay ethical, honest, and transparent. Because no fake hire goes unnoticed forever.
Integrity is still the best long-term strategy — for careers, and for companies.
