Job Offer Scam Checker
Job scams cost Americans $2 billion in 2023, up 118% from the previous year. From fake remote work offers to advance-fee schemes, scammers exploit job seekers at their most vulnerable. 1 in 3 job seekers encounter a fraudulent listing, according to the FTC.
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Check a Job Offer — FreeReal Job Scams (Detected by AI)
"Congratulations! We reviewed your resume and would like to offer you a remote Data Entry position at Amazon. Starting salary: $45/hr. No experience needed. To begin onboarding, please purchase a $297 equipment package which will be reimbursed on your first paycheck."
⚠ Advance Fee Fraud"We are hiring Quality Inspectors ($3,500/week). You will receive packages at your home, inspect them for damage, and reship to our international clients. All shipping costs paid. Reply with your full name and home address to start."
⚠ Reshipping / Money Mule"Hi, I'm Jessica from LinkedIn Talent. I noticed your profile and have a remote position paying $500-$1000/day. Just need 30 min of your time. It involves reviewing apps and leaving ratings. Interested?"
⚠ Task Scam / Pig Butchering"We'd love to schedule a technical interview for our Senior Engineer role ($180K-$220K). Before we proceed, please complete this quick background check at verifyident-check.com. It's standard for all candidates."
⚠ Phishing / Identity Theft"USAJOBS Alert: You qualify for a GS-12 Federal position. Annual salary $89,000-$115,000 with full benefits. To secure your spot, pay the $149 application processing fee via Zelle or CashApp."
⚠ Government Impersonation8 Red Flags of a Job Scam
Upfront payment required
Legitimate employers NEVER ask you to pay for equipment, training, background checks, or 'processing fees'.
Too-good-to-be-true salary
Offering $40-$100/hr for 'no experience needed' data entry or similar roles is almost always a scam.
Contact via WhatsApp/Telegram only
Real companies use official email domains and don't recruit exclusively through messaging apps.
Vague job description
If the role is unclear ('work from home, make money') with no specific responsibilities, it's likely fraudulent.
Offer without interview
Getting hired without a real interview, especially for high-paying roles, is a major red flag.
Generic email domain
Emails from gmail.com, yahoo.com, or misspelled company domains (amaz0n, g00gle) indicate fraud.
Pressure to act fast
'This position fills in 24 hours' or 'Reply NOW' creates urgency to prevent you from researching.
Receiving/reshipping packages
Any job involving receiving and forwarding packages is a reshipping scam using you as a money mule.
Most Common Job Scam Types in 2026
1. Task Scams (Pig Butchering Variant)
The fastest-growing job scam. You're recruited via WhatsApp or Telegram to "review apps," "boost products," or "optimize listings" for $500-$1,000/day. After earning small amounts, you're asked to "unlock higher tiers" by depositing money. Losses often reach $10,000-$100,000+.
2. Fake Check / Overpayment Scams
You receive a check for "equipment" or "supplies" that's more than expected. They ask you to deposit it and wire back the difference. The check bounces days later and you're out the money you sent plus bank fees.
3. Identity Theft via Fake Onboarding
After a fake "interview" (often via text or chat only), you're asked to fill out onboarding forms with your SSN, bank routing number, and driver's license. They steal your identity and open accounts in your name.
4. Reshipping / Package Mule Scams
Advertised as "quality inspector" or "logistics coordinator" roles where you receive packages at home and reship them overseas. The packages contain goods bought with stolen credit cards — making you a money mule and potentially criminally liable.
How to Verify a Job Offer
- Search the company name + "scam" — Check BBB, Glassdoor, and Reddit for complaints.
- Verify the email domain — Does it match the official company website? Check for misspellings.
- Look up the recruiter on LinkedIn — Real recruiters have established profiles with connections.
- Never pay anything upfront — No legitimate job requires payment for training, equipment, or background checks.
- Insist on a video call — Scammers avoid face-to-face interaction. A real employer will accommodate.
- Use Scamometer — Paste the job offer, recruiter email, or listing into our AI detector for instant analysis.
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