Warning Signs
The following are the warning signs that indicate a fake job offer or a possible employment scam
- Unsolicited Job Offers or offers from company without applying for the same
- Vague job descriptions with generalized content, poorly defined job roles, lack of specific details of required skills, responsibilities, etc.,
- The communication lacks professional tone or attention to detail, it usually has poor grammar, and spelling mistakes in the emails, job postings, or correspondence.
- Unrealistic promises such as extremely high salaries with minimal work, guaranteed success, rapid career growth, etc.,
- Request for upfront payment by way of processing fee, training material, administrative charges, etc.,
- Use of generic email services like Gmail or Yahoo instead of official company email addresses
- Creating a sense of urgency, pressuring you to make immediate decisions or take immediate action.
- Request for sensitive personal information like aadhar numbers, bank account details, or copies of identification documents early in the application process.