Fake job postings appear in emails, text messages, and on social media sites. Indeed shares tips to help you spot the red flags in your job search so you don’t get scammed.
* Someone posing as a recruiter contacts you unsolicited.
* You receive a job offer immediately.
* The company requires payment from you.
* The company requests confidential information before hiring.
* The pay is extremely high.
* The job promises that you will get wealthy fast.
* The schedule seems too flexible.
Remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it likely is a scam. If you have experienced financial loss or identity theft, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov .
If you suspect a job scam, report the post to Indeed at https://support.indeed.com/hc/en-us/articles/30495177212301-I-May-Have-Been-Scammed-What-Can-I-Do?