Not all offers are authentic and job seekers ought to be careful. Here's our guide to help you keep away from offers that aren't real.

1. Look Out For The Red Flags!
A Guide To Stay Away From Fake Job Alerts

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On February 2020, ISRO warned job seekers about
the possibility of offers for ‘Scientists’ or ‘Trainee’
circulating through emails.
Due to the decrease in job offers in the market,
fake offers have risen over the last few decades
and have become a real concern for job seekers
who are scammed.
SOURCE: https://www.dqindia.com/isro-recruitment-2020-fake-job-offers-rise-isro-issues-caution-job-seekers/

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Now that’s an offer that’s too good to be true,
right? Some of the offers we see online set the red
lights off immediately and we become warned. We
continue to scroll and forget we even came across
a FAKE JOB OFFER. But there are so many job
seekers who are conned on a regular basis, lured
into a fraudulent world.
70% to 80% increment
with immediate placement!

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• Mostly from tier 2 or tier 3 cities
• Graduate from lesser known colleges or institutes
• Poor interpersonal communication skills
• 0-5 year work experience
• In their early to mid-20s
• Not good at written or spoken English
• Not very skilled at their jobs; low professional expertise
• Have applied on job portal
Who are more prone to being a victim?

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It is true that some too-good-to-be-true offers
do exist. But there are simple ways for the job
seekers to be wary and a little smart to feel the
ground before signing up and falling under the
victim list.
Sometimes, it becomes difficult
to filter the authentic offers

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• Applicant profiles accessed from job
recruitment sites.
• Mass mailers sent to potential candidates.
• Fraudsters pose as job consultants, set up fake
websites, temporary ‘offices’.
• Candidates are asked to deposit registration
fees via wallet or bank transfers.
• Online or telephonic interviews are conducted.
• Fake appointment letters are offered.
Scamsters follow a pattern
Here’s how they operate:
SOURCE: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/earn/fake-job-offers-how-to-avoid-getting-duped-in-job-scams/articleshow/69173183.cms?from=mdr

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• Authentic hiring platforms always share
credentials without shying away. Checked for
the ‘Signed by’ section in your email.
• Authentic offers will follow up with recruiters
calling you. And the discussion will only be
based on your experience and skills. Not
money.
• A genuine recruitment company will be able
to offer more information about the
organisation, which is mostly public record
anyway.
Things you can do to test
the offer’s authenticity

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So, while it is important to stay away from fake jobs...
It is also important to report them!
Because that will help those who might fall victim in the future. Stay clear of the
racket and target authentic job offers with our simple yet effective guide.

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Stay safe, stay smart and keep an
eye out for the rotten apples!
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