Fake job offers are on the rise! Pay attention to these red flags
Layoffs are on the rise and with it, people are also becoming victims of various kinds of job scams. Recently in Delhi, the police arrested impostors who duped people on the pretext of providing a job in the Airports Authority of India. In another case, a Maharashtra woman lost Rs 15 lakh in a work-from-home job scam. And mind you, these scams are not just restricted to India.
In March, fraudsters created various fake job postings for Singapore. Selected candidates were asked to pay money upfront. Once the money was deposited, the so-called recruiters just vanished!
We know the times are tough and the job market is brutal these days. So, it is easy to fall prey to such scams. Today we will be giving you a few important tips on how to recognise the red flags in your interview rounds and save yourselves from impostors who pretend to be hiring for jobs that do not exist!
There have been instances where impostors have created fake company profiles with fake logos. They then proceeded to hold a fake interview round giving the candidate the impression of getting shortlisted. And right when the candidate is desperate, they ask for money which they claim to refund once the candidate joins.
The first step to dupe such impostors is to do a thorough background check of the company. The bio and logo are not enough to know the validity of the company. Talk to people from the same field and ask them if they have ever heard of the company. If they claim that the company is new, check for their reviews on legit sites. Ask them as many questions about their origin as possible. Take as much time in doing a background check as you can.
No legit company will ever ask for any kind of money at any stage of the interview. If they company you
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