By 2028, 1 in 4 candidate profiles could be fake.

Gartner’s latest research suggests that recruitment fraud is heading in a worrying direction. And frankly, it tracks with what many recruiters are already feeling in the market.

But here’s the bit everyone keeps glossing over - AI isn’t the issue. It’s the way people use it.

According to Gartner:

• 6% of candidates admitted to interview fraud
• 40% use AI to help write application content
• Only 25% trust employers to use AI fairly
• Only 50% believe job ads are genuine

So yes - there’s noise. There’s confusion. And there’s a growing trust gap on both sides of the hiring table.

We’re not here pretending there’s a silver bullet. But we are noticing something important:

👉 Human judgement matters more now, not less.

Tech can flag inconsistencies. Checks can verify identity. But actually getting to the truth of someone’s experience, motivations and capability?

That still comes down to real conversations and real relationships.

That’s why at Kaliba, we continue to lean on the things that have always worked:

• Talking to people properly
• Digging deeper than what’s on paper
• Relying on long-term networks and market intel
• Spending time understanding the person and the role

AI will keep evolving - and so will the fraud. But the antidote isn’t panic. It’s better conversations, better judgement and better relationships - and that helps when you have a trusted recruitment partner who understands the nuances of your market.

If you’re hiring across Cyber Security, GTM Sales, Partnerships, Data, Fintech or Application Software and want a grounded perspective on what’s real in the market right now, we’re always happy to talk.

📩 The Kaliba team are only a message away.