How to Spot Fake Job Scams (2025)
Stay safe on LinkedIn & Freelance Platform
Why Job Scams Are Rising
Remote work demand = more fake recruiters
Unrealistic salaries & too-good-to-be-true offers.
If it looks suspicious, it probably is.
If it looks suspicious, it probably is.
Requests for upfront fees, deposits, or “training charges.”
Legit jobs never ask for money
Requests for upfront fees, deposits, or “training charges.”
Legit jobs never ask for money
Unverified recruiters with no profile history
Check LinkedIn connections & company reviews.
Communication outside the platform (WhatsApp, Telegram).
How to Stay Safe
*Verify recruiter identity
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Research the company *Never pay upfront * Trust your instincts
*Verify recruiter identity
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Research the company *Never pay upfront * Trust your instincts
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