How to spot
a job scam

Red flags

• They ask you to pay for training, equipment or a background check up front
• They want to send you a check and have you send part of the money back
• An offer arrives without any interview, or only over text chat
• They ask for your Social Security number or bank details before a real offer
• The email comes from a free address while claiming to be a large company
• The pay is far above normal for little work

What to do

• Look up the company's real website and apply through it
• Never pay to get a job
• Don't share bank details until you've signed an offer with a real employer
• Report suspicious listings

In Metchy

If a listing looks wrong, open the job's menu and tap Report. It's hidden for you right away and the report reaches our team.

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