How do I know if a job posting is a scam?
A job posting is likely a scam when the employer asks for upfront payment, uses a free email domain for hiring, offers unrealistic pay for little work, or pressures you to share banking or ID details before an interview. Cross-check the company domain, recruiter LinkedIn, and apply link with a trust scan before you reply.
Scam listings often copy real company names but route applications through messaging apps, personal Gmail accounts, or unrelated domains. Red flags include vague job descriptions, instant hire promises, and requests for gift cards or crypto.
JobiQueue scores listings for scam risk using apply-link domains, posting patterns, and known junk-feed signals. Run a free trust scan on any URL before you share a resume or pay an application fee.
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