Scam education for job seekers
Plain-English guides on fake recruiter outreach, hiring impersonation, fake remote jobs, equipment scams, and what to do if you already shared information.
Fake recruiter emails
How to spot domain mismatches, impersonation, and pressure tactics in recruiter outreach.
Scammy recruiter texts
What text-only interview requests and informal chat pivots usually mean.
Fake remote jobs
Common signs in remote listings that are too vague, too urgent, or too good to be true.
Fake check and equipment scams
Why up-front payment or reimbursement claims are a major warning sign.
Identity theft during hiring
What employers should not request early, and how identity theft happens in fake onboarding.
How to verify a company independently
A step-by-step checklist for confirming roles and recruiters through official channels.
What information employers should not ask for early
When to hold back SSNs, bank details, and identity documents.
What to do if you already shared information
Immediate next steps if you already replied, clicked, paid, or sent personal details.