Job Scam Detector
Paste any job posting to instantly scan for fake job red flags - suspicious email domains, requests for banking information, unrealistic pay, urgency tactics, and more. Protect your personal data and your time.
How the Job Scam Detector Works
Three steps to safer job searching.
Paste the Job Posting
Copy the full job posting text - including any contact information or email addresses - and paste it into the box.
Click Check
Our tool scans the text for known scam patterns: suspicious domains, banking requests, unrealistic pay, urgency language, and more.
Read Your Risk Report
Get a risk score from 0-10, a list of red and green flags with explanations, and clear advice on what to do next.
Check This Job Posting
Paste a job posting above and click Check for Scams to see your risk report.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I tell if a job posting is fake?
Key warning signs: the recruiter contacts you from a free email domain (@gmail, @yahoo), the salary is unusually high for a low-skill role, they ask for personal information (SSN, bank details, passport) before an interview, there is urgent hiring pressure, or you cannot verify the company on LinkedIn or their official website.
What are the most common job scam red flags?
The most common scam signals are: unsolicited outreach with no application required, extremely high pay for basic tasks, requests for payment before starting (for equipment, background checks, etc.), vague job descriptions, contact via personal email rather than company domain, and requests for personal documents early in the process.
Are LinkedIn job postings safe?
Mostly yes, but not always. LinkedIn has been used to distribute fake job postings and fraudulent recruiter profiles. Always verify the recruiter's profile is genuine (look for connections, employment history, and activity), confirm the company has an official LinkedIn page, and never send personal information through LinkedIn messages.
What should I do if I think I applied to a scam job?
If you shared personal documents: report it to the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov in the US) or your national equivalent, monitor your credit, and consider a fraud alert with the major credit bureaus. If you made a payment: contact your bank immediately to dispute the charge. Document everything and report the posting to the job board where you found it.
How do job scammers target people?
Job scammers typically scrape LinkedIn profiles and resumes from job boards to identify active job seekers. They then send personalised outreach messages that appear legitimate. Common tactics include mimicking real company names with slightly different domains (e.g. 'amazon-careers.net' instead of 'amazon.com'), creating fake but professional-looking websites, and using urgency to push victims past their instincts.
Is it safe to give personal information in a job application?
Basic information like your name, email, phone number, and work history is standard. However, never provide your Social Security Number, bank account details, passport copy, or make any payment before you have verified the employer is legitimate and have received a formal signed offer. Legitimate employers never need payment from candidates.
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