How to identify a fraudulent employer

We have compiled 5 signs for you that you are a scammer and not a bona fide employer. If you see at least one of the five points, turn around and go.

Also, be sure to read our other article about what signs you have that you have a good vacancy in front of you. They complement each other and thus make it easier to identify a worthy employer.

They ask you for money

In most cases, the main purpose of fraud is to make money, so fraudulent schemes are mostly about paying for something. For example, the interlocutor assures you that you will be hired as soon as you purchase their paid course. Or you will be placed on staff after placing a deposit on your work uniform / work computer / study material.

Every year the scams of deception become more and more diverse. The fraudsters demand a deposit on the goods for sale and then disappear; Others build entire systems and issue loans to unsuspecting people. Be careful!

A decent employer will provide the employee with everything he or she needs for the job – including equipment and uniforms if needed. If for any reason you run out of money, go for it.

“Muddy” working conditions

Probably everyone has seen annoying ads on the Internet in the style: “I work 3 hours a day and earn 100,000 rubles a month.” All such ads have one thing in common – they very clearly describe the nice bonuses and very moderately mention the responsibilities. After reading them it is unclear – what should be done?

Often such ads hide network marketing, pyramid schemes, and so on. You may be invited to join a “club”, become a distributor or business partner, or take part in a lucrative project. A beautiful and ornate job description can turn into banal aggressive sales or write fake comments on the internet for a penny. If job responsibilities are vague, this is questionable.

But network marketing is not so bad, illegal schemes can be hidden behind incomprehensible vacancies, with pink terms.

They promise a very high salary

Perhaps even the most suicidal skeptic’s eyes will shine at the sight of a very zero salary. But let’s be honest: they get paid high for great and high quality experience, or for unique skills and abilities and not for everyone.

There are companies that are willing to pay good specialists more than the market salary – this is normal. But if you see a vacancy that requires neither work experience nor education and at the same time the salary is very high, turn off the dream mode and be careful.

Requires lots of data and documentation

With formal employment, an employer asks a potential employee for certain documents, but already with direct registration. If you are asked to bring a number of documents for the first interview, do not hesitate to find out why this is necessary.

Scammers may collect data for sale on the black market or for use in other illegal schemes. Often, for these purposes, they are asked to complete very detailed questionnaires indicating multiple contacts.

Again: we are not talking about the basic questionnaires in the selection process, where you are talking about yourself and your experience – this is normal. But if immediately after answering you are sent a questionnaire on 10 sheets where you have to write down all the contacts of uncle and aunt with job references, ask – can you tell me the CVV code immediately?

Offer salary transfer through intermediaries

At first glance, this might be a decent job, for example, a remote operator. But when it comes to paying salaries, the employer sends you a link saying that the payments will be transferred through an intermediary site and you just need to register on it. Then the card data is stolen, the money from it, the employer disappears, and so on.

Not all transfers through intermediaries are fraudulent. Many remote companies use remote billing services to save time and delegate liability. Before you agree to such payroll terms, read the reviews on the internet about this platform and make sure that it is not a fraudulent site. Well, learn more about the company itself that offers this format of work.

Result

Do not be lazy to search the Internet for information about the company that invites you to work, and employee reviews. If a company has neither social networks nor a website and it is difficult to find a name, it should be warned.

Very pink working conditions, huge salaries with minimal effort – this is a fairy tale. In fact, it may turn out to be either just not true, or a trap to get money from you.

Be vigilant, check all information, do not send documents to strangers. Good luck in finding a job!

source: i can choose