Feb. 9, 2026 · show notes

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Is the candidate on your screen a real person or a deepfake? It's a question more recruiters are having to ask. In this episode of DE Talk, Shannon Offord sits down with Dwaine Maltais, Chief Strategy Officer at Nexxt to tackle the growing issue of candidate fraud.

They explore the "trifecta" driving this surge–AI, automation, and accessibility–and share practical advice on how recruiters can spot red flags, verify candidate identities, and introduce good friction into the hiring process without ruining the candidate experience.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Shannon Offord

Dwaine Maltai

Human Resources

Talent Acquisition

candidate fraud

recruitment

bots

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SHOW NOTES 🔗

00:00:00Introduction to Candidate Fraud and AI

00:02:43Understanding Candidate Fraud

00:04:13The Rise of Bots in Recruitment

00:08:36Market Dynamics and Fraud Drivers

00:10:32The Prevalence of Deep Fake Interviews

00:12:21Identifying Red Flags in Interviews

00:14:10AI-Generated Resumes and Their Implications

00:17:17Combating Fraud with Verification Tools

00:21:35Risks of Fraudulent Candidates

00:23:29The Impact of Bots on Recruitment Marketing

00:26:08Distinguishing Good Bots from Bad Bots

00:28:08The Need for Enhanced Data and Training

00:30:46The Role of Background Checks in Hiring

00:32:20Setting Clear Expectations in the Hiring Process

00:33:30Lightning Round: Getting to Know Dwaine Maltais

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