[ SCAM TYPE ]
Fake Recruiter / Job Offer Scam
A scammer poses as a recruiter offering a well-paid remote job, using the hiring process itself to extract personal information or upfront "training" and "equipment" fees.
Last updated August 15, 2026
Typical Claimed Identity
Recruiter or HR representative at a legitimate-sounding company
Typical Ask
An upfront fee paid before a promised benefit arrives
[ RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR ]
- Job offer comes with little or no formal interview process
- Recruiter uses a personal email address instead of a company domain
- Asks for payment before any employment paperwork is signed
- Requests sensitive personal or banking details very early
- Company website is newly registered or has minimal information
- Communication happens entirely over chat apps rather than official channels
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