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How to Spot Fake Job Postings and Recruitment Scams

HireAI Career TeamPublished: Mar 15, 20266 min read

Red Flags of Fraudulent Job Listings

Immediately disengage if you observe: 1. Interviews conducted purely over Telegram, WhatsApp, or Signal without video confirmation. 2. Demands for registration fees, training deposits, or hardware security checks. 3. Recruiter emails coming from public domains (@gmail.com or @outlook.com) rather than official corporate domains. 4. Offers extended without any technical or behavioral evaluation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a "ghost job"?

A ghost job is a listing published by a real company with no immediate intention to hire, used to gather market salary data or appease investors. Look for postings active for over 90 days.