Job scams and fake employment offers
Fake job offers, fake recruiters, task scams, equipment-purchase scams, and onboarding fraud — how they work and how to verify the employer before you reply.
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Company Sent Me a Check Before I Started — Is This Normal?
Why an early cheque from a new employer is almost always a fake-cheque scam — and what to do if you have already deposited it.
How to Verify a Company Is Real Before Accepting a Job
A 7-step verification checklist for any job offer — Companies House, LinkedIn, domain age, and the calls scammers can't fake.
Is My Job Offer a Scam? Red Flags to Watch For
How to tell a fake job offer from a real one — six red flags scammers reuse, plus a 5-minute employer verification checklist.
Remote Job Offers That Seem Too Good to Be True — Are They Scams?
Why high-pay no-experience remote roles are almost always job scams — the task-scam, fake-platform, and onboarding-theft variants, and the one-minute check to spot them.
Should Employers Ask for Banking Information During Onboarding?
What banking details a real employer needs (and what they never do) during onboarding — plus how to spot identity-theft setups that pose as new-hire paperwork.
Warning: The 'Equipment Purchase' Fake Job Scam Steals Savings
Job seekers face a new threat: fake job offers demanding upfront payment for 'equipment'. Learn how this employment scam unfolds and how to protect your finances.
Task Scam Alert: How 'Easy Online Jobs' Steal Your Savings
A new task scam offers quick cash for micro-tasks, then traps victims with fake investment upgrades. Learn how this employment scam unfolds.
Fake Recruitment Agency Scam: Your Dream Job is a Lie
Scammers pose as recruitment agencies, offering high-paying jobs for upfront fees. Learn how this employment scam unfolds and protect your finances.
Package Reshipping Scam: Your 'Work-From-Home' Job Could Be Crime
Scammers lure job seekers with fake remote roles, turning them into unwitting participants in package reshipping fraud. Learn how to spot this dangerous employment scam.