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title: "How to identify offline fake/scam job posts?"  
description: "A brief explanation of how to identify offline fake or scam job posts"  
author: "Anjita D."  
published: 2023-11-22  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3319/how-to-identify-offline-fake-scam-job-posts  
category: "jobs"  
tags: ["fake jobs", "scam jobs", "offline jobs", "facts", "general knowledge"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# How to identify offline fake/scam job posts?

![How to identify offline fake scam job posts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b922cbb4-9cd2-40c9-9d97-949e0d6d2aa9/images/780e10ad-5192-46b5-aea1-89b68e85a8cc.jpeg) ![How to identify offline fake scam job posts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b922cbb4-9cd2-40c9-9d97-949e0d6d2aa9/images/3a4767fe-72bf-49d3-a67b-44f530360f46.jpeg) Avoid job advertising that asks for a fee or security deposit, as real employers will never request money in order to get a position. ![How to identify offline fake scam job posts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b922cbb4-9cd2-40c9-9d97-949e0d6d2aa9/images/3a4767fe-72bf-49d3-a67b-44f530360f46.jpeg) Before applying for jobs or internships, research on the company's website, read reviews, ensure its legitimacy and good reputation. ![How to identify offline fake scam job posts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b922cbb4-9cd2-40c9-9d97-949e0d6d2aa9/images/a5927323-8838-4403-aebf-965f84156d6e.jpeg) Always double-check the job description and avoid being vague about the position's duties and responsibilities. ![How to identify offline fake scam job posts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b922cbb4-9cd2-40c9-9d97-949e0d6d2aa9/images/56fa8310-2ce7-479c-b4b1-e6a54fd3cab6.jpeg) Never sharing personal information, respectable employers only do it after hiring and going through the onboarding process. ![How to identify offline fake scam job posts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b922cbb4-9cd2-40c9-9d97-949e0d6d2aa9/images/f39b5571-10b5-42db-bb87-679539f0e5ac.jpeg) Never send money to someone you don't know as scammers demand money in the name of training or travel expenses.

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