Fake job scams often promise overseas work, government jobs, or high salaries, then demand upfront payment for processing, training, medicals, or travel documents.
Be cautious with jobs that require payment before a contract, especially if the recruiter contacts you only through WhatsApp or SMS.
Check the agency name, phone number, website, and any Paybill or Till number before sending fees.
Use official company websites, registered agency listings, and known contacts instead of numbers sent in a job advert.
If the recruiter says the offer will disappear unless you pay immediately, treat that urgency as a warning sign.
No, but upfront fees for vague jobs, overseas placements, or guaranteed hiring are high-risk and should be independently verified.
Search the recruiter phone number, agency name, company name, website, email, and payment details.
Search any suspicious identifier, then report it if you have evidence that can warn others.
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