We all know that story – someone sees an amazing job opportunity online and they jump at the chance, only to end up scammed. You probably think that will never happen to you because you’re too smart for that but that’s probably what the person who got scammed thought as well. Sometimes, it’s just hard to tell the difference! Here are some warning signs that should immediately set off all kinds of alarm in your head when looking at a job adds.
It’s Too Good To Be True
Sadly enough, but if something sounds too good to be true – it probably is, let alone if the position just fell out of the sky!
If the “company” contacted you and said that they “found your resume online,” you can be certain that you’re about to be scammed.
They will either give you the job right away or they will want to schedule an interview with you, saying that you’re a finalist. Don’t fall for it.
Also, an amazing and unrealistic salary is another huge tip-off. To reduce the chances of getting scammed, use job sites that have privacy policies and only allow verified employees to view the listings.
Vague Job Description And Requirements
Scammers will list “job requirements” quite often to make their “job openings” sounds more believable and official. However, if the requirements are pretty vague and so ridiculous that almost everyone can qualify, you should know that the position is a scam! Some of the most ridiculous “requirements” are “Must have access to the internet,” “Must be 18 years old,” “Must be a citizen,” etc. Of course, experience and education are not listed.
Unprofessional Emails
It may sound a bit silly at first, but unprofessional emails are one of the biggest warning signs when it comes to scammers. But what are unprofessional emails and how to post them to successfully combat scammers? Although some scammers deliver a well-written email, most of them contain errors in regards to grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. Read carefully and be on your guard at all times!