When the job website asks for :
- Payment of money under any head viz., registration, fees for processing application, bribes to be paid to company officials etc.
- Some scam sites also issue fake appointment letters in the name of company while collecting money.
- Some promise money for work done and even pay small amounts to gain confidence. Later, they persuade one to take franchise and earn continuously.
- They will depute you to work in fake organizations that looks great and collect money. Later, the fake company will terminate your services citing false reasons or even accuse of unethical practices.
- Show jobs in fake organizations and collect money in the name of training. The training given will be useless and later terminate the candidate citing non performance.
- Sponsor to fake companies who will ask the candidate to execute service agreement. Later, they create problems for the candidate forcing them to resign and then cough up the penalty for breaking service agreement. Some collect original educational certificates and demand money when you quit to return the certificates.
Research the Job and the Company
Visit the company's website and if they don't have one or it doesn't fit with how they describe the company, consider that a red flag. How professional is it? Is there contact information? Are jobs and career information posted on the site ?
Use Google
Use Google to research the company. Search by the company name to see what information you can find. Take it one step further and search by "company name scam" to see if you can find information about reported scams.
The Job Details
If it isn't listed in the job posting, try to find out if there's a salary or if you're paid on commission. Ask how much you're paid, how often are you paid, and how you are paid. If the company doesn't pay an hourly rate or a salary, carefully investigate the details.
Check Scam Lists
Check with organizations like the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission to see if the company has been reported as a scammer.
Do Not Pay
Do not pay money - for anything. Legitimate employers don't charge to hire you. Don't send money for work at home directories, advice on getting hired, company information or for anything else related to a job.
Check the Company's References
References
work both ways. You are as entitled to check a company's references as
they are to check you out. Ask for references if you're not sure if the
company is legitimate. Request a list of other employees or contractors.
Then, contact the references to ask how this is working out.
Forget Getting Rich Quick
Avoid listings that guarantee you wealth, financial success, or that will help you get rich fast. Stay clear of listings that offer you high income for part-time hours. They will do none of the above.
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