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How fake job postings work, the red flags to look for, and what to do if you've been targeted.

Red flags

How to Tell If a Job Posting Is Fake: 12 Red Flags

Fake job postings are built to look real. Here are 12 warning signs of a job scam, from upfront fees to chat-app interviews, and what to do if you spot one.

· 5 min readRead article →Job offers

Is This Job Offer a Scam? 8 Checks Before You Accept

Got a job offer that seems too easy? Run these 8 checks before you accept, sign anything or share personal details, and see what real employers ask for.

· 4 min readRead article →Task scams

Task Scams: The "Rate Products and Earn" Job, Explained

Task scams pay you to rate products or "optimize apps", then ask you to deposit money to keep earning. Learn how the scam works and how to get out safely.

· 3 min readRead article →Ghost jobs

Ghost Jobs: What They Are and How to Spot Them

Ghost jobs are listings for roles that may never be filled. Learn why companies post them, how to spot one, and where to spend your job search time instead.

· 4 min readRead article →Remote jobs

Work-From-Home Data Entry Jobs: Real or Scam?

Remote data entry jobs are real, but they are also a common cover for job scams. Learn what legitimate data entry work looks like and the red flags to avoid.

· 3 min readRead article →Money mules

Reshipping and Money Mule Job Scams: What to Know

Some "jobs" pay you to reship packages or move money through your bank account. Learn how money mule scams work, the warning signs, and how to get out.

· 4 min readRead article →Fake checks

The Fake Check Job Scam: How It Works and How to Avoid It

A new "employer" sends you a check to buy equipment, and weeks later it bounces. Here is how the fake check job scam works, the warning signs, and what to do.

· 3 min readRead article →Recruiters

Fake Recruiter Scams: How to Check If a Recruiter Is Real

Scammers pose as recruiters from real companies to get your money or personal details. Learn the warning signs and five quick ways to verify a recruiter.

· 3 min readRead article →