Job Scams
Job scams no longer look like obvious spam. They arrive as a WhatsApp message offering easy commission work, a LinkedIn recruiter with a convincing profile, a real job listing on a legitimate board, or an interview process that seems entirely normal — right up until a deposit, a document, or a download becomes the actual target.
These guides walk through how each version of the scam actually works, the specific messages and mechanics attackers use, and how to verify a job offer before you pay, share identity documents, or install anything tied to a hiring process.
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WhatsApp Job Scams: The "Easy Money" Message That Costs You
A WhatsApp message promising hundreds of dollars a day for simple tasks. The first payouts are real — that's the point. Here's how the WhatsApp job scam works and how to protect yourself.
Read guide →Task Scam: How App Rating Jobs Trap You in a Deposit Cycle
You complete tasks — rate apps, review products, optimise listings. Early payments arrive. Then an error locks your balance and you need to pay to continue. Here's how the task scam works and why the deposit cycle never ends.
Read guide →LinkedIn Recruiter Scams: How to Spot a Fake Job Offer
Got a LinkedIn message about an exciting job opportunity? Fake recruiters use convincing profiles to steal money and personal data from job seekers worldwide. Here's exactly how it works.
Read guide →Fake Remote Job Scams: When the Listing Doesn't Exist
That remote job you applied for might not exist. Fake job listings are used to steal identity documents or money through fake check schemes. Here's what to look for before you respond.
Read guide →Fake Interview Scam: When the Hiring Process Itself Is the Attack
Some fake job interviews don't just waste your time — they install malware on your device, steal your identity during onboarding, or recruit you as a money mule without your knowledge. Here's how to spot them.
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