FRAUD ALERT
Stay alert. Protect yourself from job scams.
Fraudsters may pretend to be employers, recruiters, or representatives of legitimate companies. Learn how to recognize common warning signs before sharing information or accepting an opportunity.
Never pay someone to get a job
Be particularly cautious if someone asks you to send money, purchase gift cards, transfer cryptocurrency, pay a deposit, or purchase equipment as a condition of getting hired. Legitimate hiring processes should not require you to send money simply to receive a job.
Common warning signs
A single warning sign does not necessarily mean an opportunity is fraudulent. However, multiple unusual requests should be treated carefully.
They ask you for money
Be cautious if someone asks you to pay application fees, training fees, deposits, equipment costs, background-check fees, or other unexpected charges in exchange for a job.
They ask for sensitive information
Never share passwords, one-time verification codes, banking credentials, or other highly sensitive information with someone claiming to represent an employer.
The message feels suspicious
Unexpected messages, unusual email addresses, poor communication, urgent demands, or requests to continue conversations outside normal hiring channels can be warning signs.
Suspicious links or attachments
Be careful with unexpected links, downloadable files, or websites asking you to enter login credentials or financial information.
Protect yourself
Take a few minutes to verify an opportunity before sharing personal information or continuing with the hiring process.
- Research the company independently using information from its official website.
- Check the job description and company details carefully before responding.
- Be cautious when someone pressures you to make a quick decision.
- Never send money simply because someone promises you employment.
- Avoid sharing passwords, verification codes, or banking credentials.
- Report suspicious jobs, accounts, or messages to Work-Bridge.
FAKE RECRUITERS
Someone claiming to be a recruiter?
Scammers can impersonate real companies or recruiters. Before sharing information, independently verify that the person and opportunity are associated with the company they claim to represent.
Verify the company
Visit the company's official website independently rather than relying only on links provided in a message.
Check the opportunity
Compare the job title, responsibilities, location, and company information with legitimate company information.
Slow down
Pressure to make immediate payments, provide sensitive information, or accept an offer without a normal hiring process can be a warning sign.
Think you've been targeted by a scam?
If you believe you've encountered fraudulent activity on Work-Bridge, report it as soon as possible. If you have already shared sensitive information or sent money, consider contacting the relevant financial institution or appropriate authorities as quickly as possible.
What Work-Bridge does
We work to maintain a trustworthy platform and may review reports of suspicious or prohibited activity. We may take appropriate action when content or accounts violate our policies.
However, no online platform can guarantee that every job, employer, recruiter, or user is legitimate. Always use your own judgment and verify important information independently.