How to Spot Job Scams

These warning flags and safety tips can help you recognise fake job offers and protect yourself from employment scams.

10 common job scam indicators

1

Upfront Payment Requests

Legitimate businesses never want payment for training, equipment, or background checks before hiring you.

2

Offers That Are Too Good To Be True

High remuneration for little labour or no experience should raise obvious concerns.

3

Unclear Job Descriptions

 

Scam advertisements frequently lack detailed information regarding employment responsibilities, criteria, or the company.

4

Unprofessional communication

Poor grammar/spelling, free email domains (Gmail, Yahoo), or unusual interview demands.

5

The Need for Quick Action

Scammers generate false urgency to inhibit critical thought and inquiry.

6

No interview procedure

Real jobs need interviews. Immediate employment offers without vetting are questionable.

7

Requests for Personal Information

Early demands for social security numbers, bank account information, or ID copies are huge red flags.

8

Scams With Fake Checks

it is always dishonest to send a cheque to deposit and then wire back a portion of the funds.

9

There is no online presence

Real businesses have websites, LinkedIn profiles, and verified contact information.

10

Payment for "Opportunity"

No respectable employment requires you to pay to work for them or purchase things to begin.

Real Job Scam Examples

💼

The "Work From Home" Data Entry Scam

"Earn $5,000 a month working from home performing simple data input! "No experience required!"

No experience required High remuneration for basic tasks Requests payment for "training materials"

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Fake Recruiter Emails

"Congratulations! You have been chosen for a position at [Real Company Name]. To begin, please complete the following papers with your Social Security number and bank account information.

Uses a legitimate company name From a Gmail/Yahoo address Requests critical information immediately

How to Protect Yourself

🔍Research thoroughly.

Confirm the company's existence through independent sources. Check the date on which their website domain was registered.

📞 Contact Directly

Find the company's official contact information and call to confirm the job ad.

🛡️Protect Personal Information

Do not reveal sensitive information until you have verified the employer and signed the contract.

⚠️ Trust Your Instincts

If something feels strange, it probably is. Walk away from dubious chances.

Have you encountered a job scam?

Report fake job advertisements to appropriate authorities to help safeguard others

Report a Job Scam

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