Fake Job Phishing scams

Fake job Phishing scams often take place on social media and job sites. Where they demand a certain amount of money for the job and application. Sending emails from the private account without any company symbol or signatory in the mail. Post-interview or a conversation they demand the money for a deposit or on cancellation of the job

Below are the 5 major types of job search scams:-

1. Emailed Job offer supposedly from an employer, employee, recruiter, or job board
2. Fake jobs on social media
3. Fake jobs apparently from legitimate employers
4. Bogus jobs on legitimate job boards
5. Fake recruiters website
   
   

How you will recognize if job posting is a scam:-
While it’s uncommon and rare to find scams and fake job opportunities through legitimate job boards, it can sometimes happen. In the event you come across something in your job search that raises your suspicions, here are 10 things to look for to help you determine whether the job you’re looking at is genuine or if it’s a possible scam:

The recruiter contacts you
One warning sign that a job offer may be illegitimate is that the hiring manager or employer makes contact with you first, usually by stating that they found your resume online or through an email. While this trait in itself doesn’t necessarily mean a job opportunity is a scam, if you receive a job offer right away, there are unusual requests or there are additional warning signs from this list, it could be a fake meant to obtain your personal information.

You receive a job offer right away
Receiving a job offer right away without having applied to an open position, spoken with a hiring manager or participated in an interview can be a huge red flag. An immediate offer to work for an organization combined with the fact that you didn’t contact the company first can mean the job opportunity isn’t as legitimate as it seems.

The pay is extremely high
If you notice that the description mentions an unusually high-income level for the position, it may be a warning sign. For instance, if a job description states the employer will pay an annual salary of 15 to 20 hours per week for an entry-level role, it could definitely be a sign to look into the company and position further before applying.

The schedule seems too flexible
While many career opportunities provide flexible work hours and schedules that promote a healthy work-life balance, if a job appears to be just a little too flexible, it could be another warning sign. Especially combined with unusually high pay, an unconventional schedule can point to something too good to be true.