Job Scams- How to tell if that online job offer email is fake?

 In today’s time, we seek jobs online. We apply on various portals to get the desired job. But many times, we ignore the fact that there are various hackers who always wait for the right opportunity to target the audience. So users must take extra precautions while applying for the job. In this article, we mention some online scams that take place at the time of online job offers through emails.

1) If they ask you to pay before they pay you for the job
If in case, you receive an email that demands a certain amount from you then you need to be alert. Usually, the hackers ask for it as a form of security money and they perform a fake promise that once you are on the job, you will get this money back, or they might say that the money is required to book the seat for a particular job.
If as an applicant, you find such messages then it is a trap. You need to be alert and should ignore or report such emails. Recruiters never ask anything from you except your resume and related documents at the time of hiring.
2) You get a job notification randomly on any social media platform
If suddenly from nowhere you receive a mail or notification from any social media account about the job, then you need to be alert. No good and authentic company sent notifications for the job on social platforms. They prefer to use professional channels to establish communication.
3) They are fast
Hackers prefer to establish quick communication. If you find that the recruitment process seems to be fast, then it is a trap. Whereas the process of recruitment is long and lengthy. There are several rounds of interviews.
But contrary to this, if you get a job offer without multiple rounds of interviews then you need to be alert. Additionally, in the first call itself if they ask for your personal information and show more interest in your personal details than your academic and professional skills.
4) The schedule seems flexible
There are many companies that provide flexible work hours to their employees. But if the job offer seems to be extra flexible and seems to be in your favor every time then you need to be alert. Especially if it is offering an unusual hike in the salary.
5) They demand confidential information before any hiring confirmation
If they ask for confidential data like your bank details, and social security number before your offer letter, then it is a fraud. It means that they are hackers and they try to target your device.
Unlike, if you join a company, sign the offer letter, and submit all the valuable documents then your company asks for such confidential details to establish a smooth transaction.
Conclusion
In order to keep your device protected you must install K7 antivirus software and can keep your device safe from such scams. To know more about it, you must contact us.

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