Review the request before you act
Check a job offer before you pay or share information
A real hiring process should survive basic checks of the role, company, recruiter, and payment arrangement. Unexpected high pay and a request for money are reasons to stop.
A warning sign is a reason to pause, not proof by itself. TrustShield cannot guarantee that a message is safe or fraudulent.
Warning signs to slow down for
- You never applied for the role or the recruiter cannot explain the referral.
- The job requires an upfront payment or asks you to move money for equipment.
- The interview and onboarding happen only by text, WhatsApp, or Telegram.
Safer checks you can make
- Find the role on the company website and contact the company independently.
- Do not pay to start work or unlock earnings.
- Do not deposit a check and use part of it to buy equipment or send money onward.
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