Verify the sender independently
Scammers can imitate a company logo, job title, or recruiter name. Check whether the recruiting channel is connected to the company's real website and whether the sender uses a legitimate domain. When uncertain, use contact information you found independently rather than the number supplied in a suspicious message.
Watch for pressure and payment requests
Requests to prepay for mandatory training, transfer cryptocurrency, purchase equipment through a designated unofficial vendor, or forward money are serious warnings. Real equipment reimbursement processes should be verified through the employer's own human-resources or recruiting channel.
Understand document requests
Recruitment begins with professional history and contact details. Some sensitive documents may be legitimately required later, but you can ask why the data is needed, how it is secured and who has access. Do not send banking credentials, identification scans, or other sensitive information over an unverified chat.
Escalate inconsistencies
If the recruiter avoids direct verification or moves all communication to an unusual channel, stop and contact the business itself. Preserve messages and job links if you may need to report an impersonation attempt. A few minutes spent verifying a recruitment conversation can prevent substantial harm.
- Recruiter independently verified
- No payment or money-transfer pressure
- Sensitive details shared only with a trusted process
This article provides general information, not individual legal, tax, immigration or employment advice. Confirm the applicable rules with an actual employer and qualified local advisers.