How to Tell If a Job Posting Is Real or Fake?

Check the company first. A real posting usually appears on the company’s official careers page and has clear job details, requirements, and contact information.

Be careful if they ask for money, gift cards, crypto, bank details, or sensitive personal information before an interview. Unrealistic pay for very simple work, poor grammar, pressure to act quickly, and interviews only through Telegram or WhatsApp are also red flags.

When in doubt, search the company name plus the job title and verify the recruiter’s email domain before applying.